“[J]ust as repeated activation of the fight-or-flight response can lead to sustained problems in the body and its mechanics, so too can repeated activation of the relaxation response reverse those trends and mend the internal wear and tear brought on by stress.”
- Herbert Benson, MD, Timeless Healing
It’s easy to see how chronic stress can add up to all sorts of health problems.
But let’s not forget that the opposite it also true.