Subconscious Mind: Your Healing Power

 

By Michael Corthell

''We can dramatically improve our life experiences and even heal ourselves by using our conscious mind to impress positive thoughts and beliefs upon our subconscious mind.''

The subconscious mind is a powerful faculty of the human mind that can influence various aspects of our physical and mental well-being, including our ability to heal our own bodies.

While the exact mechanism through which the subconscious mind heals the body is not fully understood, research suggests that there are several ways in which this process occurs. These are the top four:

1. Activation of the Relaxation Response: The subconscious mind can activate the relaxation response in the body, which helps to reduce stress and anxiety. This, in turn, can promote healing by reducing the negative effects of stress on the body and allowing the body to focus its energy on healing processes.

2. Activation of the Immune System: The subconscious mind can also activate the immune system, which plays a crucial role in fighting off infections and healing damaged tissues. Scientific studies have shown that the immune system can be influenced by various psychological factors, including stress, emotions, and beliefs.

3. Placebo Effect: The placebo effect is a well-known phenomenon where a person's belief in a treatment or medication can influence its effectiveness. This effect is believed to be driven, in part, by the subconscious mind, which can influence the body's response to treatment.

4. Visualization and Mental Imagery: Visualization and mental imagery techniques have been used for centuries to promote healing and well-being. These techniques involve using the power of the subconscious mind to visualize or imagine the body healing and becoming healthy.

All four of these explanations share one common thread; faith, which is the unshakable belief in the desired results, and is best explained in my opinion by the placebo effect, which is a person's belief in a treatment or intervention leads to an improvement in their condition, even if the treatment itself is not medically effective.

Therefore, faith and prayer, along with visualizing a successful outcome may act as a placebo, promoting a sense of hope and positive expectation that can have a beneficial effect on a person's physical and mental health.

In conclusion, the subconscious mind can play a powerful role in promoting healing and well-being in the body. By reducing stress, activating the immune system, and utilizing the placebo effect and visualization techniques, the subconscious mind can help the body to heal more effectively. Further reading: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind(summary)