You may already have some beliefs about the
relationship between the mind and the body, especially if you’ve ever been
sick
over a dying pet or an IRS audit.
We now have evidence that mind and body are actually
one…..two interconnected parts of the same whole.
The mind and the body cannot help
but affect each other. Dr. Candace
Pert, a molecular biologist formerly at the National Institute of Health and
Professor of Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience at Rutgers University
proved through research that ALL cells in the body communicate with
each other via “messenger molecules” called peptides.
When you’re grieving, one type of peptide messenger will be in your
bloodstream and when you’re ecstatic, a different one will be present.
Peptide receptors---which peptides seek out because they are a
perfect fit---appear on ALL cells throughout the body. That is why
emotions affect every cell in our body, not just those in our heads.
In a phrase, Dr. Pert’s research demonstrated that
our minds are
in every cell of our bodies.
Holistic health believes that mind, body and spirit
form a trilogy. They are all connected and when we get
sick we need to remember that they are all connected.
How we can help ourselves get or stay well
is an individual path.
There are a variety options available but only
you know
what will work for
you. The combination of modern medical science and
ancient healing practices is the most
powerful assortment of choices we have ever had at our
disposal. We only need to listen to
our own
mind- body-spirit and partner with healthcare providers
who respect this wisdom and can
enhance our healing practice.
