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‘Mind over Medicine’ by Dr Lissa Rankin is a book
that brings into perspective the shortcomings of the medical professionals and
our own responsibility in our recovery and wellbeing. And whilst I am not affiliated with Dr Rankin
or Amazon in any way I highly recommend you get yourself a copy.
Strangely enough, I started reading this not so
much on a Self Help kick but as I found myself questioning more and more the
authenticity and validity of the medical professionals I was coming into
contact with on a daily basis, regarding the treatment of a family member.
Dr Rankin validated my belief that these
professionals were not treating the patient, but individual symptoms. Hence we went through over a year of endless
poking and prodding at various hospitals, each time seeing no light at the end
of an endless dark tunnel. Every so
often there would be a little glimmer of light from someone who ‘understood how
we felt’ , only for it to extinguish as they were blinkered to the Big Picture.
But I digress...
Do you know how ingenious your body is? Do you know what it does best? It has “the ability to heal itself”. The ‘Relaxation Response’, a natural function
of our body, activates self repair mechanisms, releasing endorphins and other
healing chemicals. And this healing
process is very much a by product of what is going on in our minds. Hence the
title of ‘Mind Over Medicine.
Whilst there is still a need for Doctors, they are
highly qualified and experts in their fields, the need to treat the patient as
a whole person is key to the holistic approach and the achievement of the
finest healing process.
This book is a breath of fresh air. It asks the patient ‘what does your body need
in order to heal’’, recognises there is courage in taking responsibility for
your own healing, “healing yourself is not for the faint of heart” and that we
are all entitled to the best level of care. And that you are a key member ot your care team, there is no ranking,
but perhaps for the fact that you have been with your body the longest and thus
know it best.
Do what you can to encourage that Relaxation
Response to do it’s thing, it’s alter ego the ‘Stress Response’ has the key to
the toxic cabinet so don’t let it go there.
Happy reading.
Namaste
Catherine x
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