Open AccessFear is Stress that causes Weakening of the Immune System
Author(s) -
L Ross-Williams Rhoda,
Usa Researcher
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of clinical cases and reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-0435
DOI - 10.46619/joccr.2020.3.s4-1005
Subject(s) - immune system , pandemic , soul , immunology , covid-19 , medicine , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , philosophy , theology
The immune system protects the human body from pathogens like viruses and bacteria. People need to maintain a strong immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the fearmongering news reports on death rates increase fear. This could become a health risk because fear could weaken the immune system by in creasing the release of corticosteroid in the body. Modern medicine includes the mind, body, and soul strengthening the immune system.