Let’s face it–if you struggle with a chronic health condition, you probably feel ambivalent about conventional medicine. Your doctors are distracted and overworked, and don’t take the time to understand you. Instead they prescribe medication that may help you manage your symptoms day to day…but it doesn’t get to the root cause. There doesn’t seem to be much personalization in your treatment plan. It’s left you frustrated, tired, and confused.
You might have considered alternative healing methods, or what’s sometimes called mind body medicine. But alternative healing can feel like a step into the unknown if all you’ve experienced is the conventional model. The good news is that there’s substantial evidence to support the effectiveness of mind body healing. Keep reading to discover how this form of healing can improve your health when conventional medicine isn’t enough on its own.
The Mind Body connection is real and can effectively be used to treat many health conditions.
Alternative healing modalities such as hypnotherapy, biofeedback, and meditation tap into the powerful connection between the mind and body. Studies have shown that techniques like hypnotherapy can significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for people with digestive diseases, lung conditions, PTSD, and more. For example, a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that gut-directed hypnotherapy led to long-term improvement in symptoms and psychological well-being in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Mind Body healing effectively addresses chronic stress.
Chronic stress is a known trigger for flare-ups with a multitude of health problems from ulcerative colitis to multiple sclerosis. Alternative healing modalities like meditation and mindfulness have been shown to reduce stress levels and promote relaxation, which can help to mitigate symptoms and reduce the frequency of flare-ups. A meta-analysis published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that mindfulness meditation interventions resulted in significant improvements in anxiety, depression, and pain.
Mind Body Healing supports a healthy immune system.
Alternative therapies such as acupuncture and herbal medicine have been found to modulate the immune system, which plays a key role in the development and progression of many diseases, including chronic conditions and acute conditions like cancer. This is because the immune system is connected to our nervous system and our minds–all these body systems interact with each other. If one system is malfunctioning, it influences the functioning of the others, too. In fact, there is now a branch of study within conventional medicine known as psychoneuroimmunology devoted to understanding this connection.
Mind body spirit healing treats the whole person.
Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses solely on treating symptoms, alternative medicine takes a holistic approach to healing, addressing the underlying imbalances that contribute to chronic conditions. By considering factors such as diet, lifestyle, emotional health, and environmental influences, alternative therapies aim to restore balance and promote overall well-being. Mind body medicine goes way beyond just taking a pill.
Now we’ve covered the reasons why mind body healing works, we want to make one thing clear: it’s not a zero sum game.
What we mean is, you don’t have to choose between conventional medicine or alternative healing. Alternative healing modalities can also be used in conjunction with traditional medicine.
At MaKe Healings, we’re passionate about empowering people to take a holistic approach to their health and wellness alongside conventional therapies. Our membership program gives you all the knowledge and support you need to uncover the hidden causes of diseases that conventional medicine doesn’t address. We’ve helped hundreds of people like you heal themselves from a range of diseases and change their lives for the better. Want to improve your health, reclaim your power, and find lasting healing? Check out our Become a Member page to learn about our membership program.
