Before I start I want to be clear that when I talk about mind body I in no way mean the condition is in someone’s head. These conditions are real and measurable. The mistake comes when people adhere to old fashioned medical theories of separation between mind and body as different systems. The brain controls every aspect of our bodies function, and therefore the message is an empowering one. We can harness the power of our brain to aid in healing. I don’t also mean to imply it is as simple as just thinking “boost immune system” and the brain responds (obviously).

Most of what is happening within our neurological function is subconscious/unconscious. Roughly 97%, so that is everything from organ function, immune system, digestion, emotional regulation, hormones, cell health…the list is endless really. But it’s important to understand we do have a slither of influence over the chemical and electrical signals which are shaping the wiring and firing of our bodies. This is our conscious mind. Emotions are neuropeptides, not some abstract expression of our inner world. They are shaping our physical health. So with the power of our conscious awareness we can direct and encourage new neural pathways and rewire our brains towards homeostasis. 

Through the somatic and nervous system lens the brain is responding in an appropriate way according to the perceived threat level. If we live at a certain level of hypervigilance (fight or flight) for long enough our brain will hardwire into these malfunctioning responses. You truly don’t have to grasp neuroscience to work with neuroplasticity (the brain can change). The answers seem to lie through the practice of somatics, through the sensations in your body, often ignored, you can start to unpick why protection mechanisms may be driving your chronic conditions.  

Psych-K

You may have come across ideas about the Left and Right brain hemispheres and how they preside over different processes in the brain. This is called Brain Dominance Theory. 

Psych-K involves rewiring subconscious beliefs which often keep us limited in mind and body, by using psych-k balances we can increase the cross-talk between both cortical hemispheres and implant new life enhancing beliefs. It is a simple and gentle process which involves kinesiology – muscle testing. And I have personally been amazed by its power to change brain states. 

This is a game changing technique lets you work with beliefs, your beliefs determine your biological and behavioural reality. Psych-K delivers access to the Subconscious mind. This is where our body’s motor functions are managed and where all our long term memories and our beliefs and attitudes towards experiences are stored. The subconscious is our blueprint. It averages processing about 40 million bits of information a second, compared to the 40 bits per second of the conscious mind. By using a Psych-K balance we get to create new beliefs which shape our blueprints.