How Stress Drives Inflammation & Disease

Chronic stress and chronic inflammation are both major contributors to chronic disease. As it turns out, stress actually creates inflammation. When you have a stress response your body releases chemicals called inflammatory cytokines. The fact that stress creates inflammation is another great reason to focus on reducing stress.

Dr. Jesse Morris is the owner of Vibrance Chiropractic in San Anselmo California.

[dracarolinapaiva]

Thank you!!!

Here in Brazil, we're always manaigging littles stresses! 😊

[waseem]

Thank you so much for explaining the direct link between stress and inflammation. To anyone out there reading this i can vouch for the doctor’s statement that meditation reduces stress, practice it daily, and see how it works!

[kevinfaust]

Thank you. This only validates my thinking concerning my health issues.

[Jsan]

Stress took away the things i enjoy, thats the problem

[brandoutmusic]

I believe you have it flipped.

Stress (cortisol) would inhibit inflammation and suppress the immune system which can cause problems down the line if you're chronically stressed

Bacterial infection causes the release of pro-inflam cytokines (IL-1, 6, etc.) which bind to receptors resulting in cortisol production.

[horikrichard]

But does the inflammation go away if the strees stsrted it

[mbank]

Can stress cause inflammation to the stomach as well like gastritis