For some it may be a minor cold and for others it could be a deadly virus. ... Your body undergoes many hormonal changes during the fight-or-flight response that include increased heart rate, high blood pressure, blood-vessel constriction and even the shutdown of one's digestive and immune systems (Bracha, Ralston, Matsukawa, Williams, and Bracha, 2004). ...

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This buildup of plaque blocks nutrient-filled blood from traveling to energy- and nutrient-starved organs, possibly causing multiple organ failure. A common cause of plaque buildup is high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes, all conditions directly correlated to diet (Mayo Clinic). ...

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