Exploring the Link Between the Mind and Physical Well-Being

The human body and the human mind are without a doubt well connected. They are tethered together most meticulously and both affect each other tremendously. Humans can be considered as beings that store energy. It is this concept that is widely used in developing Chinese health treatments. It can be…

Visualization Reduces Pain in Patients During Medical Procedures

If a patient during surgery visualizes that they are in a pleasant environment, their fear and pain are significantly reduced. The new technique could allow doing without general anesthesia in many cases. According to a study presented at the conference EuroHeartCare 2014, when patients visualized that they were in a…

Placebo Surgery: ‘Fake’ Surgery Seems to Be Equally Effective

We know so little about human abilities that some simple truths can confound even a scientist. The placebo effect is one of those phenomena that still puzzle modern science. Can a dummy pill together with a person's faith really work miracles? What about placebo surgery? The amazing power of a…

Can Your Mind Influence Your Genes? Unusual Theory

American biologist claims that genes can be affected by signals located in the external environment of the cell, such as thoughts, feelings, and emotions. According to cell biologist Dr. Bruce H. Lipton (formerly a professor of anatomy at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and now a researcher), this…