Chronic stress can trigger an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system, characterized by overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system and deficiency of the parasympathetic nervous system, and this imbalance has been linked to aging, metabolic abnormalities, and cancer spread. Eastern techniques like Integrative Body-Mind Training that aim to balance the autonomic nervous system may help maintain health, and Western medicine is beginning to recognize the importance of balance in preventing and treating disease.

1. “ Role of stress in health and disease: the West gets closer to an Eastern perspective ” Blanca Rubí

2. Sympathetic nervous system Parasympathetic nervous system (vagal) AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

4. sympathetic parasympathetic

6. Ageing is related with a decrease in parasympathetic nervous system activity and also with the appearance of metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders.

16. Integrative Body-Mind Training

19. Western approaches begin to recognize that balance is a key factor in disease prevention and treatment.

20. As a final remark… Laugh more stress less!!!