Thursday, June 3, 2010 Better Health and Healing - the power of mind and spirit Many studies demonstrate that our mind has tremendous influence over our health. It's no secret that placebos - "pills" that look like medicine but don't contain any - often produce results as good or better than standard medications. I'm not advising you to set aside medications or other standards treatments for an illness. But you can tap into the additional healing power of mind and spirit. Healthy
mind, healthy body A realistic feeling of control in one's life also seems to help. Flexibility in the face of life's unexpected challenges is very helpful. These qualities also reduce stress. The connection between high stress and illness is well known. Stress related illnesses include heart attacks, digestive disorders, strokes, muscle pain and injuries. Having goals in life helps, too. When people lose a sense of purpose, give up on life, their health can quickly worsen, even leading to death. Specific methods
you can use Develop an attitude of gratitude. Focus on the things you can appreciate about your past, present and future. Manage your time. Be realistic about what you can accomplish in a day and leave time for re-creation. Do activities you enjoy and that add to your life. Cultivate your network of family and friends, especially relationships where you can be open and honest. Regular exercise relieves stress, keeps you in shape, and strengthens you ability to heal injury and illness. Laughter is also helpful in reducing stress. A healthy diet is also important. A diet high in sugar and caffeine can make you stressed. It's been shown that you can heal faster if you accept that you have an illness. A higher power And as we change our lives, we can also change much more: Help End Global Hunger and Poverty Join us today! Together, we can change the world. Comments and Questions: greatchange@gmail.com Top of Page
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