Session 64 - The Mind Body Connection /Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Hello there, I’m often asked the question is there a connection between the mind and the body? The accepted wisdom is that there is no mind/body split.

Many of you will have busy lives, busy workplaces, targets to reach, children to care for, meals to cook, etc, etc.  And sometimes we ignore the things that we know we need to pay attention to.

And yet I'm sure you've heard of the expression: Look after yourself because if you don't, you won't be able to look after anyone else or when traveling on an aircraft: the message is, put your own oxygen mask on first before you attend to anyone else.

So it's all about self-care. Taking care of things.  makes sense I think.

What has that got to do with the connection between your mind and your body?

How do you know when it's time to exercise? When it's time to eat?  Usually, in the case of exercise, You may have a daily routine. You can choose to pay heed to the daily routine or ignore it.  The feeling of hunger, again we can choose to eat or not eat.

What are the consequences of not exercising or not eating? Obvious, I'm sure.

You see, Your thoughts, your feelings, and your beliefs, and your decisions and attitudes can affect negatively or positively on your physical health. Your mind can affect how healthy your body is.

And again how much you eat or how much you exercise correctly can impact your mind: and your mental health.  Hopefully positively rather than negatively.

I suggest paying attention to your mind and your body connection. Look after yourself!

Thanks for watching and listening.