A few simple changes to the way you think could make a big difference to your physical health.
There’s a clear connection between where your brain thinks and the way your body feels. Yes, I can use your body use your psychological distress, you can also use your mind and improve your body.
Simply changing the way you think and taking charge of what occupies your mind, can you improve your physical health and well-being.
Here are a few tips to use your mind to promote physical health.
1. Make the treatments your doctor gives you, by expecting them to work.
It works like the placebo effect. If you tell yourself “This treatment will never work!” It probably won’t because you put that thought into your mind. Expect the treatment to work, “I know this treatment is going to work!” Yes, I know it sounds crazy, right. But science says that the effectiveness of a treatment depends on your mind.
When I was diagnosed with cancer. The doctor told me I had about 1 Year to live. At first I was devastated, I had children at home. On the way home on a 2 hour drive from the city. I kept thinking this can be real. I was having a nightmare. I had a surgery scheduled in three days.
They weren’t sure if it had spread to my tissues. I had a grapefruit size tumor in my bladder. After the surgery I woke up in the worse pain of my life. I remember thinking I cannot do this.
After I returned home, I said to myself, “I have fought my entire life, lived through things where I should have died. I am no going to let that “Damn Devil Win!” I contacted some close friends of my church and asked them to start praying for me. A friend told me about a drink called “Immortality Tea.” She said she could make me some, and then give me the recipe. I told her “I’ll try anything.
A few weeks after my surgery it was found I still had cancer. I told the doctor “I will beat this” all he said was ‘I hope so.’ That day he ordered a treatment called BCG. It’s a treatment that injects the liquid drug directly into the bladder.
After about probably a month of drinking the “immortality Tea” my cancer was gone, no trace of it. The doctor was amazed. I am not sure what healed me, the tea or the prayers or the BCG, maybe a little of all three.
It’s been 10 years, since my Cancer Surgery. And still cancer free. “I beat it!” So, before you undergo any kind of treatment,think about all the reasons the treatment is likely to help. Don’t doubt a cure.
2. Sleep Better by writing a gratitude journal.
If your struggling with insomnia a gratitude journal could help. Studies have shown that gratitude can lead to better quality, longer lasting sleep.
Identify three things you’re grateful for and write them down before you go to bed. Conjuring up thankfulness right before you fall asleep might give you a good nights sleep. And praying doesn’t hurt.
3. Focus on your purpose in life
Feeling like you have a sense of purpose could actually increase the length of your life. Studies consistently show people who believe their lives are meaningful are more likely to live healthier longer lives.
( Make sure your doing something that matters. Whether it’s working or volunteering. Feeling like you have a reason to get out of bed every day might be the secret to longevity.
4. Being optimistic can boost your immunity
Several studies have shown that optimistic people are less likely to get sick. For decades, researchers thought the blues and unity stemmed from the fact that optimistic people were more likely to take care of their health.
But, or we can save her soon, and I hope for outlook on life is actually what influences immunity. It look like looking on the bright side of things make you less likely to get a cold or infection because optimism keeps your immune system performing at its peak.
Mediation can slow the aging process
Meditation provides a generous buffer against the harmful effects of stress can have on your body. A number of studies have shown meditation slows the rate of cellular aging.
No matter your age it’s never to late to begin meditating whether it’s physical or mental. Even the Bible says “ meditate on God’s word.”
6.Build muscle imagining
Yes, imagining, What if you could get buff by imagining yourself lifting weights? Well researchers have actually found the mental imagery can help gain muscle without lifting a finger. Yes, people who actually lifted weights saw better results, but research shows mental training can provide some serious changes to muscle mass.
7. Reduce heart disease by laughing
If you want a healthier heart, think about something funny. Research shows that laughter decreases stress hormone, and increases “good” cholesterol, and reduces artery inflammation.
Perhaps laughter is the best medicine. And the positive effects of laughter can last 24 hours.
The power of your mind can be your best asset or your worst enemy. It’s vital now more than ever to learn how to train your brain to help your body perform at its peak.
Everyone has the ability to build mental strength. With practice, mental exercise could be the key to living a longer, happier life.
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