Okay, so you made the decision to improve your health. Youre taking your vitamins, youve given up smoking and junk food, and youve decided to buy a juicer to take advantage of the health benefits of juicing. All good things. And, according to the latest studies, all things that may help in cancer treatment and prevention, as well as the treatment and prevention of a host of other ailments, including heart disease, asthma, allergies and high blood pressure. But, dont overlook one important element in helping your body stay healthy.
Your mind.
Thats right, your mind. Its called the Mind/Body connection. In a nutshell, what you believe in your mind can influence things in your body.
Its known that anxiety can make any illness worse. Anxiety can make pain feel worse, lower defenses that allow a cold virus to take hold, and can aid in raising your blood pressure. Sometimes the simple act of relaxing can do wonders for your health. Thats all part of the mind/body connection.
Youve heard of the placebo effect havent you? Thats when you get better thinking youre taking a certain medication, only to find out you were really taking a sugar pill. ...