Fear is a human Emotion that is triggered by a perceptive threat.
It is a basic survival mechanism that signals our bodies to respond to anger with a fight or flight response. It’s an essential part of keeping us safe.
However, when people live in constant fear whether from physical danger in their environment or threats they receive, they can experience negative impacts in all areas of their lives, and even become incapacitated.
In Chinese Medicine; Fear is related to the Kidneys and manifest physically as, sore back, knee pain, hearing loss, low libido, hair loss; as well as cowering as if someone has beaten you.
Fear prepares us to react to danger. Once we sense a potential danger, our bodies release hormones that slow or shut down functions not needed to survive.
Fear helps us survive. Our heart rate increase and blood flows to muscles, and we are ready to fight or run.
When one is living under constant threat, this will cause some serious health problems.
Fear weakens our Immune System and can cause Cardiovascular Damage, Gastrointestinal Problems, such as; Ulcers and Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Decrease Fertility. Fear will also Accelerate Aging, and in some cases Premature Death.
Brain Processing and Reactivity.
Fear can interrupt processes in our brains that allow us to Regulate Emotions, Read Non Verbal Cues, and other information presented to us, Reflect before acting and how to act ethically. This impacts our thinking and decision making in negative ways; leaving us susceptible to intense emotions and impulse reactions. All of these effects can leave us unable to act appropriately.
If you are experiencing any of these Fearful Symptoms please come to my Clinic so I evaluate you, Treat You; and get you on your way to Freedom, Trust, Courage and Calmness!
(305) 407-0120
Dr. Wu.
I Wish You The Best of Health, Wealth & Happiness!
Sherwood S. Swartz, DOM, DMQ.
