When you take medicine, your expectation about how well it will work can affect how much relief you get from your symptoms. This is called the placebo effect. It can even make a treatment that has no biological effect feel like it works because you think it will. And a health care provider’s style interacting… Continue reading Doctors’ Attitude toward A Treatment May Influence Patients’ Reaction to It
Category: Mind/Body
Lacking Self-Discipline? 5 Ways to Develop It and Reach Your Goals
Americans are known to overeat, abuse credit cards, marinate for hours in social media, and break New Year’s resolutions before the end of January. Self-discipline doesn’t seem to be a national strength. And achieving self-discipline – and the success that can come with it – may never have been harder than it is in this… Continue reading Lacking Self-Discipline? 5 Ways to Develop It and Reach Your Goals
The Health Magic of Thermal & Mineral Baths
Nestled in the snowy Jemez mountains of Northern New Mexico, miles and miles from the nearest paved road, an unlikely crowd gathers…in bathing suits. The hikers, nature lovers, and health enthusiasts have come from far and wide to experience a few of the many natural hot springs scattered across the American West. By soaking in… Continue reading The Health Magic of Thermal & Mineral Baths
Four Keys to Serenity
In a world of massive disruption and distraction, of obsessive connection to the internet and to our devices, ironically, we have come to lose the most important connection: the relationship with our essential self. In subtle and less subtle ways, this disconnect creates significant stress and anxiety that often lead to illness. So how do… Continue reading Four Keys to Serenity
The Posture of Happiness
When someone’s unhappy, their posture shows it. Body language expresses our mood and attitude. It’s common-sense to know a friend is feeling down when her posture is slumping over. New research shows it’s a two way street – how you hold your body affects your mental attitude, and your state of mind will change how… Continue reading The Posture of Happiness
How to Have A Harmonious 2017
A new year has started, and you’ve probably made yourself some promises. In case you haven’t, here are some suggestions: try to achieve serenity, to feel calmer, more peaceful, less worried. Tranquility may seem an elusive goal, but it’s one that can change your life. Here are a few tips to help you get going:… Continue reading How to Have A Harmonious 2017