The Grief Flu (The Immune Response)

Have you ever noticed that after a major loss, you seem to catch every cold going? Or perhaps you’ve been plagued by 'unexplained' joint pain, a persistent cough, or a fatigue so heavy it feels like you’re walking through treacle? You go to the doctor, they run tests, and they tell you 'everything looks normal.' In the Lab today, we know that 'normal' is a relative term. We are investigating The Grief Flu. We’re looking at the hard science of Psychoneuroimmunology, how your emotional state literally rewires your immune system. We’re going to look at why grief isn't just 'in your head,' but in your marrow, your blood, and your T-cells. If you’ve been feeling physically battered by your sorrow, stay with us. We’re going to look at the 'Inflammation of Loss.'Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grief-lab--6886563/support.