Researchers at UC Irvine have studied past epidemics and catastrophes and the news cycles related to those events. Their research found that repeated media exposure to trauma leads to increased anxiety and heightened stress responses, and ultimately a negative impact on health up to three years later.
The brain is hard-wired with a negativity bias. Your brain looks for and pays attention to all the bad news. Add in misinformation and click bait techniques and this becomes a recipe for easily feeling overwhelmed.
While Tail of the Sun is open on a limited basis, I am seeing a spike in new patients. Whatever emotions and health trend lines that were present in you before the pandemic has been amplified. Neck pain, low back pain, depression, and anger are palpable in many people, and this creates pain and dis-ease in the body.
If you are dissatisfied with how your body is responding right now, the good news is that I can assist you to make a change for the better. You do not have to just go through this; you can actually grow through this. Contact me to learn more.
