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PNI is the study of the relationship between your mind (thoughts), immune system, endocrine system and nervous systems.
Many of us have been taught that the various networks which make up the human body function in isolation. For example our immune system is our defence force and manages all things illness, injury and infection.
What has become increasingly clear in the last 40 years of science, is that the body is a highly complicated network which is in constant communication with itself.
PNI explores this pathway of communication and how our various systems influence, shape and can sometimes change what we experience physiologically. It offers explanations for how our thoughts can impact the body on a physical level and provides a lens to better shape how we respond to all manners of illness including those of a psychological nature.
References
Sheldon Cohen and and Tracy B. Herbert, HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY: Psychological Factors and Physical Disease from the Perspective of Human Psychoneuroimmunology, Annual Review of Psychology 1996 47:1, 113-142 *
https://open.spotify.com/episode/436fpkYsdEcl7uBwF1wGPd?si=oaRvwvn7QTCvsnFJZZw6gQ
PNI provides the scope in understanding how psychological conditions like depression and anxiety impact our body and manifest on a physical level. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Australians have experienced a mental health condition in last 12 months*. In the last 50 years those experiencing mental health conditions have been steadily increasing. One of the biggest factors identified as influencing mental health is chronic stress.* There are a variety of aspects which contribute to chronic stress including lifestyle factors, socio economic and biological influences.
Research has shown that our stress response can change neural, endocrine (hormone) and immune processes. Inflammation play’s a key role in how we experience and manage chronic stress. We can target chronic-low grade inflammation using Relaxation Therapy to break the cycle of distress and bring the body back to a level of homeostasis. In applying PNI strategies we can take control of the bidirectional relationship between the mind and body to promote longterm wellbeing.
Guided Imagery (GI) is a relaxation technique which creates mental images that send restorative signals throughout the body. A strong GI practice evokes the five senses in an effort to break the cycle of chronic stress which may be contributing to psychological or physical discomfort. GI has been used to assist with depression, anxiety, lower blood pressure, reduce pain and lessen nausea.
Diaphragmatic Breathing (DB) is a form of slowing breathing that causes the diaphragm to expand on inhale and contract on exhale. DB activates the parasympathetic nervous system and can assist in modulating a dysregulated immune response.
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