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Consciousness & Health

Say the words “mind-body connection” and most people assume you’re talking about the brain and its influence on their physical well-being. Others see the mind, or consciousness, differently – not as the servant of a material body but as its master. This column is an exploration of this very connection, a deeper understanding of which has the potential to make us all healthy, happy, and whole. You’re invited to join this exploration by offering your own comments on what increasing numbers of doctors, scientists, researchers, and Everyday Joes alike are beginning to agree is the undeniable connection between consciousness and health.

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  • CNN’s decision to air “Escape Fire” is an important step towards repairing a healthcare system in desperate need of repair. Photo: © iStockphoto.com/johan6

    The fight to rescue American healthcare

    CNN’s decision to air “Escape Fire” is an important step towards repairing a healthcare system in desperate need of repair. Published 9:50 p.m. March 13, 2013 - Comments

     
  • An interview with Dr. Marilyn Schlitz of the Institute of Noetic Sciences shows that the key to better health is asking better questions.

    Noted researcher Dr. Marilyn Schlitz expounds on future of medicine

    An interview with Dr. Marilyn Schlitz of the Institute of Noetic Sciences shows that the key to better health is asking better questions. Published 7:30 p.m. March 7, 2013 - Comments

     
  • After a year of writing about advances in mind-body medicine I’m happy to report that drugs aren’t our only option for health.

    Top 10 headlines in mind-body medicine

    After a year of writing about advances in mind-body medicine I’m happy to report that drugs aren’t our only option for health. Published 9:35 a.m. February 28, 2013 - Comments

     
  • Has the media been duped into believing that health is solely a condition of matter and that the mind plays little if any role?

    Mainstream media missing mark on mind-body medicine

    Has the media been duped into believing that health is solely a condition of matter and that the mind plays little if any role? Published 10:04 a.m. February 21, 2013 - Comments

     
  • Experts in the field of mind-body medicine share ideas about what it will take for a thought-based approach to health to gain acceptance.

    The success of mind-body medicine depends on us

    Experts in the field of mind-body medicine share ideas about what it will take for a thought-based approach to health to gain acceptance. Published 9:10 p.m. February 13, 2013 - Comments

     
  • Better health begins with a review of what you already have on hand. What's in your mental cupboard that might nourish a healthier you?

    Good health consumers start by making a list

    Better health begins with a review of what you already have on hand. What's in your mental cupboard that might nourish a healthier you? Published 2:55 p.m. February 7, 2013 - Comments

     
  • Ask healthcare expert Don Berwick about the major problem confronting health care reform. He’ll tell you in one word: Fear.

    Health care ‘improvement movement’ stymied by fear

    Ask healthcare expert Don Berwick about the major problem confronting health care reform. He’ll tell you in one word: Fear. Published 7:14 a.m. January 31, 2013 - Comments

     
  • Can our expectation of others – especially children – have a positive impact on their mental health, their safety, and the safety of others?

    Children’s mental health takes a village

    Can our expectation of others – especially children – have a positive impact on their mental health, their safety, and the safety of others? Published 9:48 a.m. January 24, 2013 - Comments

     
  • There's still a lot of work to do before health care reform kicks into gear in 2014. Adding just one benefit could make a huge difference.

    Health care reform: Better access to what?

    There's still a lot of work to do before health care reform kicks into gear in 2014. Adding just one benefit could make a huge difference. Published 9:55 p.m. January 17, 2013 - Comments

     
  • Depending on the methods used, the condition being treated, and the individuals involved, “results may vary” for those scientists trying to figure out if prayer really works

    Studies confirm prayer may – or may not – improve health

    Depending on the methods used, the condition being treated, and the individuals involved, “results may vary” for those scientists trying to figure out if prayer really works Published 7:19 a.m. January 10, 2013 - Comments

     
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Eric Nelson

Eric Nelson has been published and featured in numerous newspapers, online publications, and radio talk programs. He speaks from years of experience in the mind-body field, especially as it relates to health. In addition, he is the media and legislative ...

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Eric Nelson has been published and featured in numerous newspapers, online publications, and radio talk programs. He speaks from years of experience in the mind-body field, especially as it relates to health. In addition, he is the media and legislative spokesperson for Christian Science in Northern California and is a self-employed Christian Science practitioner. He’s also a huge baseball fan and loves riding his bike in the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains. You can find him at www.norcalcs.org.

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