Something remarkable happened in my practice last week that got me thinking about how our emotional state profoundly affects our physical wellbeing.
A patient who had been struggling with persistent back pain made an interesting observation – her discomfort always seemed worse during particularly stressful periods at work.
Think of your body as an incredibly sophisticated communication network. When you’re in a state of fear or stress, every cell receives this message. Your nervous system shifts into a protective mode, redirecting energy away from healing and growth towards survival mechanisms.
The fascinating part is that your cells can’t tell the difference between real and perceived threats. Whether you’re facing an actual danger or just worried about a future event, your body responds in the same way – by activating stress responses that can interfere with your natural healing abilities.
I see this play out in practice regularly. Patients who are carrying chronic stress often take longer to respond to care, whilst those who maintain a more balanced emotional state tend to experience better outcomes.
It’s not just about the physical adjustment – it’s about the entire environment we create within our bodies.
What’s really exciting is that we can actively influence this process. By choosing to cultivate a more supportive, love-based mindset, we can create an internal environment that supports healing rather than hinders it. This isn’t about ignoring legitimate concerns – it’s about managing our response to them.
Your body has an incredible capacity to heal and maintain health, but it needs the right environment to do so. Next time you feel stress or fear creeping in, remember – you have the power to shift your internal state and support your body’s natural healing abilities.
With love, The Epoch Team
