Short-Term Stress Enhances Immunity
manofsan
15 Jun 2005
Read this one:
http://www.newscient...le.ns?id=dn7527
Apparently, mice temporarily exposed to stressful situations prior to their vaccination/immunization developed superior immune capability compared to control mice that weren't.
So does that mean that vaccination shots should be administered with a dose of adrenaline, or perhaps after watching a scary movie?
What exactly is at work here? Are we talking about physiological stress, or emotional stress in particular? There is a difference between a rigorous exercise workout and a being upset after an argument with someone. Which of the two will result in better immune memory imprinting, when done right after a vaccination?
Comments?
http://www.newscient...le.ns?id=dn7527
Apparently, mice temporarily exposed to stressful situations prior to their vaccination/immunization developed superior immune capability compared to control mice that weren't.
So does that mean that vaccination shots should be administered with a dose of adrenaline, or perhaps after watching a scary movie?
What exactly is at work here? Are we talking about physiological stress, or emotional stress in particular? There is a difference between a rigorous exercise workout and a being upset after an argument with someone. Which of the two will result in better immune memory imprinting, when done right after a vaccination?
Comments?
