Vol. 23 (3) 2002 Neuro endocrinology letters

Early prediction and psycho-immunologic mediation of minor illness in adulthood.

BACKGROUND: The Barker Hypothesis suggests that an unfavourable uterine environment can have the effect of programming the body for disease later in life. Research indicates a bidirectional relationship between thought and biochemical reactions, that may be influenced by early programming. Reports suggest that 25% of variance in birthwe.....