Modulation of Autonomic Nervous, Endocrine, and Immune Systems - Psycho Neuro Immunology
Going to church and being involved in Religion improves health factors; spiritual, social & collegial interaction stimulates the Mind/Body connection.
Repetition of sound, words (mantras), prayers along with muscular activity minimizes distracting and stressful thoughts. Music, especially with singing, aerates the lungs and gets O2 (Oxygen) to the brain.
Biofeedback brings about control over BP (Blood Pressure) & Pulse.
Imagery uses mind's ability to imagine sights, smells, movements that translate into stimulation of the ANS, Endocrine and Immune System.
The lymph glands have nerve endings and the immune system can be stimulated and enhanced by the influence of positive thought and feelings.
The 'Placebo Effect' is the result of the Mind/Body connection.
Meditation offers increased self-awareness, personal-endowment& self-efficacy; decreases stress & anxiety.
Meditation increases & improves muscular strength, bone mineral density, pulmonary function, cardiac reactivity, glucose tolerance, lipid profiles.
Meditation decreases falls in the elderly, ischemic response to exercise, responsiveness to stress hormones, blood pressure, mortality in HTN patients, pain.
Aroma therapy stimulates olfactory connection to limbic system linking smell to emotions.
Art therapy develops avenue for expression of feeling.