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The Immunity-Emotion Connection: Why Caring People Get Sick More Often

There’s a pattern that many caring, empathic individuals notice but rarely understand: they seem to get sick more frequently than others, often developing mysterious illnesses after stressful periods, emotional challenges, or times when they’ve been particularly focused on helping others. This isn’t coincidence, and it’s not a sign of having a weak immune system. It’s […]

Dr. Riley Smith, LAc · DACM · DiplOM

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