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When Belief Becomes Medicine: How Emotions Heal or Harm Your Body

Our emotions have a powerful effect on our physiology, leading to wellness or even death.
When Belief Becomes Medicine: How Emotions Heal or Harm Your Body
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Sina McCullough
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Join Sina McCullough, PhD in nutrition, on her quest to uncover truths about food and health. A scientist by training and journalist by nature, Sina offers facts and insights about how to live healthy, happy, and free.

Emotions affect our biology—our cheeks turn red when we’re embarrassed, palms sweat when we’re nervous, and hearts race in moments of intense emotion. But can your feelings actually kill you?

Sina McCullough
Sina McCullough
Sina McCullough holds a doctorate in nutrition and a bachelor's in science in neurobiology, physiology, and behavior from UC Davis. She was director of research and development for a supplement company and taught biochemistry and bioenergetics at UC Davis.