A chronic state of arousal isn't healthy. It causes hypertension, and it has been implicated in diabetes, asthma and various gastrointestinal disorders. Part of the arousal response is to turn off the immune system, so you are breaking down instead of healing yourself. |
A chronic state of arousal isn't healthy. It causes hypertension, and it has been implicated in diabetes, asthma, and various gastrointestinal disorders. Part of the arousal response is to turn off the immune system, so you are breaking down instead of healing yourself. |
Look, a visit from a dog is not a panacea. |