REPLAY: Emerging Importance of Psychoneuroimmunology Dr. Michelle Woolhouse & Professor Craig Hassed

Professor Craig Hassed and our ambassador, Dr. Michelle Woolhouse discuss the science of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). Craig describes the research into PNI and how the mind connects with the nervous and immune systems in a bidirectional manner. We learn how stress, depression, and trauma impact the body at a DNA level and how this influences ageing and health outcomes. Craig shares some fascinating research on the way trauma is carried through generations.

Craig emphasises the importance of positivity when working with patients, focusing on the capacity of the patient to positively influence their immunity through their emotional and mental health. Of particular interest is the role that mindfulness meditation can play in PNI, including the influence meditation has on neurogenesis.

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
[00:33] Welcoming Professor Craig Hassed
[01:23] The discovery of psychoneuroimmunology
[04:36] How the immune system and the brain talk to each other
[08:10] Flow on effects from positive changes
[10:50] Psychoneuroimmunology, the gut microbiome, and mental health
[17:34] How structural changes to the brain improve immunity
[21:27] Meditation and memory
[24:04] How trauma affects the body and our DNA
[30:34] The effects of mindfulness on DNA and longevity
[36:46] Emotional regulation and reduced inflammation
[40:20] Thanking Craig and closing remarks

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