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    Stress & Psyche

    The body cannot live lies.

    „Your immune system talks to your genes."

    — Prof. Dr. med. Jörg Spitz

    1Chronic Stress - The Silent Killer

    Chronic stress leads to chronic cortisol release. The result: Immune weakness, weight gain, brain deterioration.

    Stress was evolutionarily meant for short fight-or-flight situations - not for continuous operation.

    Chronic stress influences the expression of inflammation genes - with long-term consequences.

    Key Insights

    • Chronic stress shortens telomeres and accelerates aging
    • 80% of all doctor visits have stress-related causes
    • Stress demonstrably negatively alters the microbiome

    2The Imprint of the Early Years

    The first three years are the second uterus. The social environment programs the stress system.

    Stroked into life - or rushed? Bonding and emotional security shape the brain epigenetically.

    The body forgets nothing - not even childhood.

    3Unnatural Environments

    Unnatural environments throw natural systems off balance.

    The body cannot live lies - eventually every ignorance of biological needs takes its revenge.

    Healing is an environmental phenomenon: Recovery needs an environment of regeneration.

    Metaphors & Images

    The body cannot live lies.

    What we put ourselves through psychologically eventually shows physically.

    The first three years are the second uterus.

    After birth, the child is shaped once more - by their social environment.

    Practical Implementation

    • 1Regular relaxation exercises: Meditation, yoga, breathing exercises
    • 2Nature as stress relief - forest visits measurably lower cortisol
    • 3Maintain social relationships - loneliness is chronic stress
    • 4Learn to set boundaries - saying no is self-care
    • 5Early childhood: Lots of body contact and emotional presence

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    Prof. Dr. Jörg Spitz

    Prof. Dr. Jörg Spitz

    Highly Infectious Health Pathogen & Methuselah Doctor

    Pioneer of preventive medicine and Vitamin D expert. Mission: Creating a new health culture for society.

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