How Stress Causes Brain Inflammation
An episode of the Holistic Psychiatry Podcast podcast, hosted by Courtney Snyder MD, titled " How Stress Causes Brain Inflammation" was published on March 13, 2024 and runs 15 minutes.
March 13, 2024 ·15m · Holistic Psychiatry Podcast
Episode Description
In this episode, I’ll break down the key players in brain inflammation, how these players work together, and how they can ultimately disrupt neuronal communication. I’ll discuss:
* The beneficial role of inflammation.
* The bridge between the brain and immune system - mast cells & microglial cells.
* The bridge between the immune system and our hormonal stress response - Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH).
* How head injury, toxicity, problematic microbes, and emotional and psychological stress contribute to brain inflammation.
With this groundwork laid, in an upcoming newsletter, I’ll discuss the many ways we can lower inflammation in the brain.
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