The whole mind-body connection ... part two

But does guided imagery really work?

There are extensive studies on the use of guided imagery in the medical world. As one of the few treatments that have no negative side-effects, here is a list of all the benefits you can hope to achieve through the practiced use of guided imagery:

  Studies indicate that guided imagery can . . .
Reduce fear, and decrease the feelings of helplessness during illness
Reduce depression, helping to instill confidence when one is feeling lost
Reduce tension & stress, at a time when the body needs it most
Enhance the immune response, which assists the body's natural healing abilities
Help manage pain, which reduces unwanted suffering
Deepen intuitive skills, which enables better choices
Deepen one's will to live, an important factor in any prognosis
Improve sleep, which is a time we all need for our bodies to heal
Provide a more rapid healing response, which can shorten the body's time of distress
Redirect blood flow from incisions during surgery, which can reduce complications

Guided imagery has been shown to help a person attain overall, a higher quality of life.

It truly is amazing when you learn how intelligent the body is,
and how much control the average person can learn to have
when it comes to communicating with the body through guided imagery.

————————— SUPPORTED BY RESEARCH —————————

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that will show you just a few of
the actual research studies and their sources.

 

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