Chronic stress is silently destroying your heart, gut, and immune system. Discover the science behind how cortisol damages your body and three evidence-based techniques to reverse the damage today.

A 52-year-old man with chest pain gets a clean heart test, then suffers a massive heart attack six months later. The culprit? Chronic stress that went undiagnosed. In this video, I break down exactly how stress relief isn’t just about feeling better – it’s about preventing life-threatening disease.

You’ll learn the cortisol cascade that triggers inflammation, suppresses your immune system, and disrupts your gut microbiome. I cover landmark studies showing how anxiety and depression directly increase heart disease risk by 19%, plus three practical stress management techniques backed by clinical research.

💡 TECHNIQUES COVERED:

• 4-7-8 Breathing (reduces cortisol 25% in 2 weeks)

• Emotional Labeling (reduces brain fear response 50%)

• Daily Gratitude Practice (reduces inflammation 23% in 8 weeks)

Your mental health directly impacts your physical wellness. These mindfulness practices aren’t optional – they’re essential for disease prevention in men over 50.

⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

This Week’s Episode

Our guest in this week’s episode is Jodi Scott, who holds a Master’s in Health Psychology with a focus on psychoneuroimmunology—the fascinating science of how the mind and immune system interact. Together with her sister and mother, Jodi co-founded Green Goo, a plant-based wellness company specialising in personal care, natural remedies, and first-aid products.

We discuss:
🌱 How Green Goo started and why plant-based products matter
🧠 The role of psychoneuroimmunology in health and healing
🩹 Natural solutions for skincare, personal wellness, and first-aid
💡 Why consumers are shifting to holistic, plant-based care

If you’re interested in natural healing, holistic wellness, and the science behind mind-body health, this episode is for you.

Watch the video on YouTube or Rumble, listen to the audio, or get both on Spotify,

We are pleased to announce that we are now promoting Green Goo Plant Based Products. – use code HEALTHDECLASSIFIED for a 10% discount.

Here are the links to our Thursday weekly wrap-up episode. YouTube, Rumble, Spotify and audio.

If you missed last week’s episode about constipation and kidney damage, you can see it here.

We are taking a break from guest interviews over the Christmas season. However, we will be bringing you more episodes where we investigate health issues that affect our minds and bodies as we get older.

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