The Autonomic Ladder and Polyvagal Strategies with Drs. Tamara MacIntyre and Monique Andrews
Born Free Method: The Podcast
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The Impact of Chronic Stress on the Immune System
This chapter explores the role of the immune system in relation to chronic stress and the autonomic nervous system. It discusses how being stuck in a freeze response can hinder the immune system's ability to respond to stress and highlights the interrelationship between the neuroendocrine immune system and the vagus nerve. The chapter emphasizes the importance of connection and vulnerability for healing and addresses societal barriers that can hinder this connection.
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