It is now broadly accepted that psychological stress may change the internal homeostatic
state of an individual. During acute stress, adaptive physiological responses occur, which
include hyperactivity of the HPA axis. Whenever there is an acute interruption of this
balance, illness may result. The social and physical environments have an enormous impact
on our physiology and behavior, and they influence the process of adaptation or 'allostasis'.
It is correct to state that at the same time that our experiences change our brain and�…