Mind Over Medicine. Dr. Lisa Ranking, MD. Last episode we talked about the factors of whole health, how loneliness poisons the body, but loving relationships can heal the body, how overwork kills us, and how positive emotions benefit health

·        Ch 8: How to Counteract the Stress Response

o   Studies have shown 60-90% of doctors visits can be attributed to the stress response

o   Inviting the parasympathetic response. Overwhelming research showing efficacy in treating angina, arrhythmias, asthma, herpes, coughs, constipation, diabetes, ulcers, dizziness, fatigue, hypertension, infertility, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, swelling, PMS, arthritis, side effects of cancer and AIDs, as well as all forms of pain. 

o   Meditation. Personal experience and scientific evidence. Monks dressing themselves in freezing temperatures at 15k feet and dry the sheets instead of dying. 

o   Many types of meditative practice: mindfulness, witness consciousness (observe thoughts), energy meditation (chakras), all the way to altered consciousness. BEING to balance DOING. 

o   Starting a meditative practice: create a sacred space, guided meditations on Spotify or YouTube

o   Other ways to elicit parasympathetic response: creativity, sexual release, time with loved ones and spiritual family, doing work you love, laughing, pets, journaling, praying, yoga/movement, music, gardening, etc. 

·        Ch 9: The Six Steps to Healing Yourself

o   Heal (to make whole) versus Cure (to be free of disease or symptoms). 

o   Step One: Believe healing is possible. Which is why we are discussing “What is Possible?”

o   Step Two: Connect and surrender to the Divine Healer within, letting your inner knowing guide your healing journey

o   Step Three: Surround yourself with healing support

o   Step Four: Diagnose the Root Cause of your illness. Also recognize what purpose the illness is serving

o   Step Five: Write the prescription for yourself

o   Step Six: Treat your fears and resistance (what changes are you afraid to make? Leap of Faith)

o   The rest of the chapter walks you through creating your own personal prescription. 

·        Appendix B: 10 Factors that Support Radical Remission

o   Radically change your diet: whole veggies, fruits, grains, beans. Eliminating meat, sugar, dairy, and refined grains.

o   Take responsibility for your health.

o   Follow your intuition.

o   Use herbs and supplements that resonate with you. Kinesiology. 

o   Release suppressed emotions

o   Increase positive emotions

o   Embrace social support

o   Deepen spiritual connection

o   Identify a strong reason (purpose) for living

o   Regular exercise/movement

·        Short story about “What is possible…”

·        April’s book: Think and Live Longer by Dr. Trip Goolsby MD and his wife LeNae. He started medical school in 1975 and practiced as a medical oncologist until 2013 when he and LeNae transitioned to an integrative clinic. Preview: yourinfinitehealth.com.

Closing: What is one thing you will take away from the episode today? What will you do? 

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