Comments on: Can You Think Your Way to Chronic Health?

By: Debbie Wilson

Debbie Wilson — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:07:17 +0000

Proverbs says a cheerful heart is good medicine. So I think there is something to be said about the mind/body connection.

By: Paula

Paula — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:37:04 +0000

Interesting Lisa. I often have the illusion of control in a not so much manner. Our minds are something else, I know anxiety and depression have at times wreaked havoc on my body. Then there’s Jesus, getting me through — Always.
visiting today from Joanne’s.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:22:33 +0000

Such an interesting book! I know from my degree in psychology that our brains can have a huge impact on our overall health. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:10:35 +0000

illusion of control – interesting. Sometimes I “reframe” my thinking or try to be more positive and often wondered if I was denying or avoiding the issues. Many times I am not but doubted if it helped. Sounds like this is a good skill to use! Interesting info Lisa. Thanks

By: Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle

Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:40:57 +0000

Really fascinating ideas … the body-mind connection is so important, and personally I have not found any health practitioner who doesn’t acknowledge that fact to be truly healing. Mechanics are for cars.

By: Jeanne Takenaka

Jeanne Takenaka — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:16:54 +0000

Lisa, I’ve not heard of this book. I appreciate what you shared about it. I know our thoughts can sway our actions and perceptions. I really resonated with what you shared, and some of it made me pause and think. This: “we can use our minds to come alongside other measures to maximize our body’s healing.” makes so much sense!

By: Lisa Blair

Lisa Blair — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:05:33 +0000

This reminds me of a book I read by Norman Cousins, Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient. He and his doctor combined medical care and laughter to cure him of a terminal disease. The motto, ‘Laughter is good medicine’ came from his experiment. This corresponds with your conclusion, “We can’t think our way out of cancer or a broken bone or mental illness. However, we can use our minds to come alongside other measures to maximize our body’s healing.”

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:05:41 +0000

Tx for the review. I’m reading a book about a similar topic from a Christian who has done much research into neuroscience and neuroplasticity. She wrote it in 2013, and wow. It’s powerful. And in the ten years since, even more has been discovered about the mind’s affect on the brain and on the body. She says science is catching up to what God’s Word actually has shown us on the importance of our thinking. I read it a month ago, through, and now am going back to really THINK ON IT, and underline, etc. Very ppowerful read. Tx for sharing Miss Lisa!
xo
lynni

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:13:30 +0000

This truly makes sense, Lisa. I’ve noticed that when I adopt a positive outlook on the day or situation, it truly affects how my body feels, and vice versa. Sounds like an informative read!
Blessings!