Arthritis and the Stress Response
The reaction of Arthtitis to stress is dramatic. Sugar reserves pour into the blood for immediate fuel. Proteins and fats are broken down to make more. Calcium is taken from our bones for nerve and muscle use. Pain, stiffness and inflammation miraculously disappear. Blood pressure rises so that oxygen, sugar and calcium travel more quickly to the tissues.
This stress reaction is highly protective. Normally the threat ends and the above reactions are reversed. Proteins are built up again and the cells repaired. Calcium is put back into our bones.
Blood pressure drops to normal, and all our familiar aches and pains reappear.
Reserves have been spent and even more will be needed for repairs. More vitamins, minerals, protein, fats and carbohydrates will be needed than usual. When our nutrition is inadequate at this point, or when the stress situation does not come to an end, our body will come under further threat.
By robbing Peter to pay Paul it will do the best it can for as long as it can. But sooner or later we will find we have no more reserves, we make no more adrenal hormones, and we have no further resistance. Disease is the result.
08.01.2007. 19:50
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