{"id":5530,"date":"2023-04-24T20:21:34","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T20:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=5530"},"modified":"2024-01-09T16:17:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T16:17:29","slug":"does-stress-affect-my-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/does-stress-affect-my-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Stress Affect My Immune System?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botanicchoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 2.188 2.421 4.027 4.667 3.828 1.489-0.016 2.916-0.88 3.692-2.145 0.251-0.443 0.532-0.896 0.547-1.417 0.131-2.385 0.079-4.76 0.095-7.145 0.011-5.375-0.016-10.735 0.025-16.093z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask just about anyone if they feel stressed and they\u2019ll probably say yes. While short-term stress can be beneficial, long-term stress, like what many of us are currently experiencing, has more serious consequences. Stress and anxiety are among the most common health issues affecting digestion, mood, <a aria-label=\"weight (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/best-weight-loss-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">weight<\/a> and even the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In This Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stress and the Immune System<\/li><li>Tips for Easing Stress on the Immune System<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\">Stress and the Immune System<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stress2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"worker going through stress induced sickness\" class=\"wp-image-7649\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stress2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stress2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stress2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stress2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many people may not realize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypsychology.org\/stress-immune.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"stress and the immune system (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">stress and the immune system<\/a> are so closely related, but they are. <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/7-ways-stop-stress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Stress<\/a> causes your body to produce increased levels of various stress hormones, especially cortisol. Over time too much cortisol can cause your body to struggle to regulate a healthy response to harmful invaders and it can start attacking itself. &nbsp;Stress also decreases white blood cells that help keep you strong. The lower your white blood cells the more at risk you are. Recovery may be slower since the immune system is suppressed from dealing with stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There can also be an indirect effect of stress on the immune system as you try to cope with anxiety through unhealthy habits such as drinking, smoking or overeating, all of which further weaken your immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\">Tips for Easing Stress on the Immune System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can you do to combat the effect of stress on the immune system? Plenty! Start with these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It burns extra energy, releases feel-good endorphins, and supports a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Immune-Support\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">healthy immune function<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Write it down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting stressors on paper helps you get it out of your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get your ZZZs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor sleep is associated with lower immune system function, so try your best to get 7-9 hours nightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take time for yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_195069078-scaled-e1704816815173-1024x879.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9015\" width=\"453\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_195069078-scaled-e1704816815173-1024x879.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_195069078-scaled-e1704816815173-300x258.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_195069078-scaled-e1704816815173-768x659.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_195069078-scaled-e1704816815173-1536x1319.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_195069078-scaled-e1704816815173.jpeg 1811w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether a pedicure or lunch with a friend, make time to do something fun for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/natural-remedies\/aromatherapy\">aromatherapy<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your olfactory receptors can <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/stress-relief\">lift your mood and ease stress<\/a><\/span>. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/natural-remedies\/essential-oils\/\">Relaxing scents<\/a><\/span> include <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a aria-label=\"lavender (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/lavender-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">lavender<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Natural-Remedies\/essential-oils\/Frankincense-Essential-Oil-1-2-oz.axd\">frankincense<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Natural-Remedies\/essential-oils\/Sandalwood-Essential-Oil-1-2-oz.axd\">sandalwood<\/a><\/span>, and bergamot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laugh more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know children laugh about 350 times a day while adults laugh only about 15? Laughing is important for decreasing stress hormones and boosting immune cells.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">stress-busting supplements<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Some of the most popular are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Liquid-Extracts\/Lemon-Balm-Liquid-Extract-1-oz.axd\">lemon balm<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Energy-Boosters\/Ashwagandha-Extract-90-Capsules.axd\">ashwagandha<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/herbs\/valerian\">valerian<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/vitamins\/b-vitamins\">B-vitamins<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Liquid-Extracts\/Passion-Flower-Herb-Liquid-Extract-1-oz.axd\">passion flower<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/herbs\/green-tea\">green tea<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Mood\/Kava-Kava-Root-50-mg-90-Vegetarian-Tablets.axd\">kava kava<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/cbd-oil\/\">CBD oil<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Incorporate one or two of the above tips to ease the effect of stress on your immune system and stay healthy no matter what comes your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These statements have not been evaluated by the Food &amp; Drug Administration. 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