Drs. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Mike Roizen
Dr. Mehmet Oz is host of the popular TV show “The Dr. Oz Show.” He is a professor in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University and directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Mike Roizen is chief medical officer at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, an award-winning author, and has been the doctor to eight Nobel Prize winners and more than 100 Fortune 500 CEOs.

Dr. Mehmet Oz,Dr. Mike Roizen

Tags: stress | depression | vaccines | dr. oz
OPINION

De-Stress to Make Vaccines More Effective

Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Dr. Mike Roizen, M.D. By Friday, 12 February 2021 12:23 PM EST Current | Bio | Archive

The three-part documentary series "Expecting Amy" chronicles comedian Amy Schumer's stress-filled pregnancy and her remarkable resilience — a result, in part, of her sense of humor.

At a checkup when she sees a sonogram of her pea-sized fetus, she tells it, "You're going to get bigger, and we don't want you to be body shamed. Eventually you'll be the size of a lima bean, and that's fine."  

Finding ways to counter stress (humor is a powerful antidote) is essential for a healthy pregnancy. It's also vital for getting the best results from your COVID-19 vaccine.

According to researchers at Ohio State University, stress and depression interfere with your immune system's response to vaccines, so they take longer to begin to protect you from infection and the protection lasts for a shorter length of time.

The researchers also say there are benefits from using even short-term stress-busting techniques to strengthen your immune response. Getting vigorous exercise and a good night's sleep the day before you're inoculated will improve your vaccine response.

Other immune-strengthening techniques include:

• Guided imagery, a meditative process that the Cleveland Clinic says "helps create harmony between the mind and body." Google "Johns Hopkins Guided Imagery" for a link to an instructive video.

• Progressive muscle relaxation, a technique that releases stress from your toes to the top of your head. For instructions visit https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/topics/mindfulness-and-relaxation.

• Taking a daily multivitamin and getting a good night's sleep in combination with stress-relieving techniques super-boosts vaccines' effectiveness.

In addition, walking 10,000 steps a day is the foundation of stress relief and good health.

© King Features Syndicate


Dr-Oz
Stress and depression interfere with your immune system's response to vaccines, so they take longer to begin to protect you from infection.
stress, depression, vaccines, dr. oz
261
2021-23-12
Friday, 12 February 2021 12:23 PM
Newsmax Media, Inc.

Sign up for Newsmax’s Daily Newsletter

Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox.

(Optional for Local News)
Privacy: We never share your email address.
Join the Newsmax Community
Read and Post Comments
Please review Community Guidelines before posting a comment.
 
Find Your Condition
Get Newsmax Text Alerts
TOP

The information presented on this website is not intended as specific medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical treatment or diagnosis. Read Newsmax Terms and Conditions of Service.

Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.

NEWSMAX.COM
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
NEWSMAX.COM
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved