Psychosomatic Medicine May 2026

: Homeostasis is the body's internal equilibrium; allostasis is the process of maintaining that balance through adaptation to stressors. "Allostatic load" refers to the "wear and tear" the body experiences when chronically stressed.

: The theoretical foundation of modern psychosomatic medicine, proposing that health and illness result from the complex interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors. Psychosomatic Medicine

Historically, seven diseases were famously classified as the "Chicago Seven" or "Holy Seven": Essential arterial hypertension Duodenal ulcers Nonspecific ulcerative colitis Bronchial asthma Thyrotoxicosis Rheumatoid arthritis Neurodermatitis : Homeostasis is the body's internal equilibrium; allostasis