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Mental and physical health are closely linked as a healthy mind improves the functioning of the body and a healthy body in turn produces emotional well-being to prevent diseases that can affect a person.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of physical, mental and social well-being and not simply the absence of disease or infirmity.”
Dr. Deisy Figueredo, psychiatrist at the Comprehensive Diagnostic and Therapeutic Evaluation Unit (UDETI) in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo state in north-central Venezuela, at the request of DIARIO LAS AMERICAS points out that man is a biopsychosocial individual, “which means that there is a biological, psychological and social component that influences the person.” If the person does not have an emotional one due to various situations that produce states such as anxiety and stress If you feel a sense of well-being, this will therefore have a negative effect on the body.”
How do emotions affect physical health?
Research has shown that poor emotional health can weaken the immune system, making the body more susceptible to developing physiological illnesses during emotionally difficult times.
Aside from that, Mental illnesses such as anxiety, stress and depression can have a negative impact on physical health and even increase the development of serious diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), lMental health can have a positive or negative impact on a person’s health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
Figueredo highlighted this Today the digestive system is called the second brain“Today, the relationship between mind and body is no longer indifferent. On a biological level, the brain’s neurotransmitters are the same as those we have in the digestive system, meaning that any situation or change in the function of these neurotransmitters impacts the digestive system.”
“It has already been proven that any person who has an anxious or depressive component manifests it at the gastrointestinal level or through constant headaches and body aches,” he added.
Likewise, he explained that in mental disorders such as anxiety and depression, there is a change in neurotransmitters in the brain, “because the brain is an organ that, if it does not produce the amount of neurotransmitters to be stable and function well, “These mental illnesses that ultimately affect physical health.”
The lifestyle
Emotional disorders and unhealthy lifestyle habits affect both emotional well-being and physical health.. Experts say that to maintain optimal health, a healthy lifestyle is essential, which includes a balanced diet, exercise, optimal sleep and stress management techniques.
Additionally, they emphasize the importance of promoting positive emotions, reducing negative emotions, and seeking professional help when needed.
In this regard, the specialist explained this In addition to working on emotions and the social aspect, it is recommended to do physical exercises such as walking, running or jogging. “When we exercise the body, the hormone cortisol decreases, which helps the body respond to stress, which increases when we worry.”
“It is also necessary to accompany training with appropriate nutrition. When we don’t nourish the brain and body adequately, it has psychological and physical effects,” he continued.
With that in mind, he highlighted it For good emotional health, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and avoid risk factors for physical illness. and psychological problems such as overeating, the abuse of junk food or alcohol, which can cause both health and family problems.
The psychiatrist added that in addition to the physical part, one can also do activities such as meditation and yoga, which help with reflection, connect the mind and body and improve emotional and physical health.
Treatment and therapy
Figueredo also pointed out that to improve emotional well-being, it is also important to seek medical treatment from a specialist such as a psychiatrist who, with appropriate medications, can correct the change in neurotransmitters in the brain that cause diseases such as anxiety or depression.
At the same time he mentioned it as essential Add psychotherapy to complement the biological component, which can come from an experienced situation that triggered these mental illnesses. “Now, if it is minimal anxiety or depression, this can be improved with mild psychotherapy by treating only the cause or social situation, which may include, but is not limited to, overwork, relationship or economic conflict.”
The harmfulness of stress
The psychiatric expert also explained this Stress, accompanied by poor diet, lack of exercise and family history, are some of the risk factors that lead to the development of mental illnesses that affect emotional well-being and ultimately have an impact on the body..
Social and psychological stress is an emotional reaction that can trigger physical consequences and worsen a variety of diseases and disorders such as stroke, cortisol secretion and blood sugar levels.
Likewise, it can affect sleep patterns, which in turn can lead to the progression of these physical and mental health problems. Lack of sleep has long been linked to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, reduced immune function and mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety.
Finally, Figueredo assured that You cannot separate the mind from the body“And if we do not have a balance between the biological, the psychological and the social, the consequences will be not only a psychological but also a medical pathology.” Because when we are healthy, we enjoy a higher level of well-being and positivity emotions, while when we get sick we tend to worry and become depressed.”
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FUENTE: With information from Mejor Con Salud and interview
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