I come across so many cases where a not-so-slim man or woman has the perfect blood sugar levels and lipid profiles while the blood readings, health parameters and hormones of a really fit and toned person are all over the place. The difference I believe is in the mind. People in the former group are just happy, playful, fun-loving with not a care in the world, while the latter could be just the opposite - fearful of every bite, indulging in negative self talk, chasing their goals and jealous. Such is the power of the human mind and thoughts on our body.
It is proven beyond doubt that there is a constant communication between the mind and body.Every thought that crosses our mind or every word that we utter, signals the body accordingly and the body responds by manifesting those thoughts. This is exactly why positive affirmations mantras work like magic. By constantly focusing on the positive aspects of life or expressing gratitude towards little things, we automatically train our brain to think positive.
Even when it comes to health, one cannot take the "mind" out of the equation of prevention and healing. Most diseases these days, including the struggle and inability to lose weight, may be connected to a malfunction in the body's spirit and mind. It's all 'psychosomatic', meaning it stems from the mind, and then by constantly thinking about it, we create a perfect environment for the disease to actually breed. So if you picture a disease for yourself - you are likely to invite it. Instead, picture yourself as a healthy and happy person and you are likely to be so. It is that simple yet so very profound.
Even when it comes to health, one cannot take the "mind" out of the equation of prevention and healing. Most diseases these days, including the struggle and inability to lose weight, may be connected to a malfunction in the body's spirit and mind. It's all 'psychosomatic', meaning it stems from the mind, and then by constantly thinking about it, we create a perfect environment for the disease to actually breed. So if you picture a disease for yourself - you are likely to invite it. Instead, picture yourself as a healthy and happy person and you are likely to be so. It is that simple yet so very profound.
Hence, it is of utmost important to not only exercise our body, but also exercise and detoxify our mind. Practices like meditation, pranayama, deep breathing, positive affirmations, maintaining a gratitude journal, is very powerful because it helps us find inner balance and peace and handle the stressors of everyday life in a more positive and less damaging way. It promotes mind-body healing.
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