Interesting! It really does make sense, since we know that excess stress (like the ones you mentioned, including losing a loved one) is a major factor in many lifestyle-related illnesses, and why would heart disease be any different? I think it makes it an even more interesting story, because of our connection with the heart (organ) and the heart (romantic love).
I've also read studies about research on the positive and healing effects of journaling, as well as social support networks. I believe it was Dean Ornish who studied breast cancer survivor rates, and the women who joined a support group with other survivors had a 50% increased survival rate... it was something spectacular like this (I'll have to find this study to make sure this is accurate).
I wonder if journaling and social support would also have the same effect as the aromatherapy you mentioned, either as a preventative method or a "buffer" to the effects of stress?
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Interesting! It really does make sense, since we know that excess stress (like the ones you mentioned, including losing a loved one) is a major factor in many lifestyle-related illnesses, and why would heart disease be any different? I think it makes it an even more interesting story, because of our connection with the heart (organ) and the heart (romantic love).
I've also read studies about research on the positive and healing effects of journaling, as well as social support networks. I believe it was Dean Ornish who studied breast cancer survivor rates, and the women who joined a support group with other survivors had a 50% increased survival rate... it was something spectacular like this (I'll have to find this study to make sure this is accurate).
I wonder if journaling and social support would also have the same effect as the aromatherapy you mentioned, either as a preventative method or a "buffer" to the effects of stress?
April 16, 2009 - 6:59pmThis Comment
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