mind-body medicine

Where does it all begin? Is it the chicken or the egg? Nature or nurture? Mind or body?

Regardless of where things start or finish, we can say that without a doubt- the mind and the body are interlinked.

Sometimes we think that we get in our heads and stress over the disturbances of being sick. We worry over our physical symptoms so much that we wind up impacting our emotional and mental health. In other circumstances, the way we think and feel can greatly impact our physical wellbeing. Have you ever noticed losing your appetite when you get angry, sad or scared? This is a simple example, but clearly represents how the body and mind are intricately linked together.

Learning the ways in which the body systems are connected to the brain can empower us to reach autonomy over our own health. Once you know the signs, the remedies become more clear.

Does this sound a little woo-woo to you? I’d encourage you to dive into some well studied and highly acclaimed literature on the subject!

For great information on the relationship between body and mind, consider the following books:

-The Body Keeps the Score by Gabor Mate

-When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate

-The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer

-Good Energy by Casey Means