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Bodily changes in pain, hunger, fear, and rage : $b an account of recent researches into the function of emotional excitement

By Walter B. (Walter Bradford) Cannon

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the hidden link between your feelings and your physical responses as this book explores how emotions disrupt digestion and affect your overall health.

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2024-06-28
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"Bodily Changes in Pain, Hunger, Fear and Rage: An Account of Recent Researches into the Function of Emotional Excitement" by Walter B. Cannon is a scientific exploration into the connection between our bodies and powerful emotions. It looks at how feelings like pain, hunger, fear, and rage cause real changes in how our bodies work, especially in systems needed for digestion. The book shows how responses to emotions like pain and fear affects both people and animals, acting as a guide to the intricate interplay of digestive processes and emotional states. By dissecting animal studies, it reveals how emotions can either hinder or help digestion through nerve signals and hormones. This book argues that comprehending these physical changes is crucial for survival and provides a look into understanding human behavior and well-being.

About the Author

Walter Bradford Cannon was an American physiologist, professor and chairman of the Department of Physiology at Harvard Medical School. He coined the term "fight or flight response", and developed the theory of homeostasis. He popularized his theories in his book The Wisdom of the Body, first published in 1932.

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