I've seen this on a few tumblrs, etc. I don't want to forget it, so I'm re-posting the quote.
“I would argue that caring for your
body in traditional ways- like eating a healthy diet, exercising, and taking
your vitamins- may be the least important part of your health. (I know! Radical
idea coming from a doctor!) This may sound shocking to you. After all, you’ve
probably watched many other doctors get on television to tell you that your
health is all about using food as medicine, getting enough exercise, and avoiding bad habits. I’m not
suggesting that those aren’t great health-inducing behaviors. What I’m saying
is that it doesn’t matter how great your diet is if your body is flooded with
stress hormones! No amount of kale is going to counterbalance the toxic effects
of high levels of cortisol and epinephrine on your body. So what’s the most
important part of your health? The nature of your thoughts, beliefs, and
feelings. When your thoughts, beliefs, and feelings are positive, relaxation
responses are activated, healing hormones like oxytocin, dopamine, nitric
oxide, and endorphins are released, and the body’s natural self-repair
mechanisms are activated, allowing the body to do what it does best-heal
itself.”
- Lissa Rankin, M.D
- Lissa Rankin, M.D
1 comment:
Totally agree! Thanks for sharing! Xo, M&K at brewedtogether.com
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