Communication between the brain and the immune system takes place, among other things, via hormones such as the stress hormone cortisol. Defense cells also produce messenger substances known as interleukins: they control the activity of the immune system and – if they are present in large quantities in the blood – signal to the brain … How the Soul controls the Body’s Defense Mechanism
With an experiment in 1907, the American physician Duncan MacDougall from Massachusetts wanted to prove that the human soul has a material substance that leaves the body at the moment of death towards heaven, hell or purgatory. The experiment For his experiment, he placed a bed on four scales, picked six patients suffering from a … Mental Health: What does it Mean?
First the nerve-racking meeting in the office, then an accidental jostle on the road and now the cripplingly viscous after-work traffic … suddenly it’s time: man clenches his fists, angrily steps on the gas pedal or yells around for seemingly no reason. When peace-loving men suddenly “snap,” it’s often not just pent-up aggression that’s behind … Depression in Men
In everyday life, we often talk about the soul. At the same time, everyone knows what the term means – a definition, on the other hand, is difficult. In the field of psychology, the concept of soul is widely equated with the psyche. Other scientific disciplines distinguish it from the psyche. What is the soul? … Soul: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Healing powers from nature stand for gentle effects without side effects – a trend that more and more doctors and pharmacists are following. Bach flowers are also finding more and more followers. They are named after the physician Dr. Edward Bach and help with anxiety, jealousy or insecurity, i.e. negative states of mind. According to … Bach Flowers: Health Benefits and Medicinal Uses
Not surprisingly, the word anger in Latin is “furor”, which means frenzy, passion or madness. Behind it is a violent, even exaggerated impulsive emotion that is often accompanied by strong aggression. What is anger? Not surprisingly, the word anger in Latin is “furor”, which means frenzy, passion or madness. Anger is more serious than simple … Anger: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Sayings such as “It gets under your skin,” “She’s flushed with shame,” or “I could go off the deep end” show how closely skin and soul are connected. The blush from joy, shame or anger is caused by the fact that the blood flow to the facial skin – triggered by certain hormones – is … The Skin: Reflection of the Soul
Orthodox medicine encompasses all diagnostic and therapeutic measures that correspond to the mental approach of cause and effect and that take place under recognized scientific methods. This is contrasted with alternative medicine and naturopathy, which imputes entrenched thought and work structures to conventional medicine and rejects purely scientific methodology. The term “orthodox medicine” is also … Conventional Medicine: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Balance is a mental state characterized by absence of agitation and excitement. The balanced person is less likely to be upset by anxiety and aggression than an unbalanced person. What is equilibrium? Equilibrium is a mental state characterized by absence of agitation and excitement. The range of human emotions is broad and susceptible to many … Balance: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The time after birth is exciting – especially with the first child. And not infrequently, the “newborn” child parents are also particularly worried. Yet the “newborn” on its way into the world needs above all food, love, warmth and lots of physical contact – conditions for which most parents can rely on their natural instincts. … So that the Beginning with the Baby Succeeds: Tips against Small Aches and Pains
The general practitioner does not find an organic cause for the complaints of more than 20 percent of all patients – often the actual disease triggers can be found when taking a closer look at the individual psychological and social factors. What is meant by psychosomatics? Psychosomatics is the study of diseases that manifest themselves … Psychosomatics: the Interaction of Soul and Body
Sigmund Freud’s explanatory model assumes that unconscious conflicts escape consciousness through repression and then present themselves physically. As a result, the physical symptom becomes a symbol of the psychological conflict. This conversion (psychic becomes physical) often affects the sense organs (blindness, ringing in the ears, dizziness) or the motor system (paralysis, muscle spasms). Max Schur, … Psychosomatics: Origins and Treatment