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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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  • The theme of Kaiser Permanente’s Rose Parade float, “Oh, the Healthy Things You Can Do,” hints at the importance of maintaining healthy thoughts in the coming year. Photo: AP Photo/Reed Saxon

    Rose Parade provides health tips for New Year

    The theme of Kaiser Permanente’s Rose Parade float, “Oh, the Healthy Things You Can Do,” hints at the importance of maintaining healthy thoughts in the coming year. Published 9:41 a.m. January 3, 2013 - Comments

     
  • A reminder that you are loved, that you have nothing to fear, that there’s nothing you can do wrong can have a life-transforming, health-inducing impact on your life.

    'It’s a Wonderful Life' and other near-death experiences

    A reminder that you are loved, that you have nothing to fear, that there’s nothing you can do wrong can have a life-transforming, health-inducing impact on your life. Published 2:19 p.m. December 19, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Even if you don’t consider yourself religious, there’s no denying the impact Jesus’ example of compassion continues to have for our health.

    The true meaning of Christmas and its implications for our health

    Even if you don’t consider yourself religious, there’s no denying the impact Jesus’ example of compassion continues to have for our health. Published 10:12 a.m. December 13, 2012 - Comments

     
  • As it turns out, “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” has as much to teach us about caring for our bodies as it does the true meaning of Christmas.

    Dr. Seuss’ prescription for a healthy heart

    As it turns out, “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” has as much to teach us about caring for our bodies as it does the true meaning of Christmas. Published 10:29 a.m. December 7, 2012 - Comments

     
  • If the stress caused by holiday gift giving were due to material lack, we’d see doctors prescribing less drugs and more widescreen TVs. Perhaps there's a spiritual solution.

    Simple gifts, better health

    If the stress caused by holiday gift giving were due to material lack, we’d see doctors prescribing less drugs and more widescreen TVs. Perhaps there's a spiritual solution. Published 9:14 a.m. November 30, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Even at 18,000 feet – and at sub-freezing temperatures – gratitude proves to been an effective approach to healthcare.

    Gratitude key to Himalayan healthcare

    Even at 18,000 feet – and at sub-freezing temperatures – gratitude proves to been an effective approach to healthcare. Published 8:42 a.m. November 21, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Is it possible that by nurturing in thought even a modicum of goodness we might reduce – even overcome – the apparent preponderance of evil, including sickness and disease?

    Preponderance of compassion puts adamant of evil in doubt

    Is it possible that by nurturing in thought even a modicum of goodness we might reduce – even overcome – the apparent preponderance of evil, including sickness and disease? Published 5:38 p.m. October 18, 2012 - Comments

     
  • For all the high-tech advances being made in medicine, one has to wonder if we’re missing the boat in terms of detecting the essential nature of disease.

    The future of health: Tech-based or thought-based?

    For all the high-tech advances being made in medicine, one has to wonder if we’re missing the boat in terms of detecting the essential nature of disease. Published 10:53 p.m. October 11, 2012 - Comments

     
  • With the today's release of “Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare,” the question arises again as to what we can and should be doing to ensure better health for ourselves and others.

    Igniting your own ‘escape fire’ to better health

    With the today's release of “Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare,” the question arises again as to what we can and should be doing to ensure better health for ourselves and others. Published 9:07 a.m. October 5, 2012 - Comments

     
  • We know that the quality of one’s thought can impact the quality of their health. But what is it that influences thought in the first place?

    Is mind-body medicine gaining ground against biological reductionism?

    We know that the quality of one’s thought can impact the quality of their health. But what is it that influences thought in the first place? Published 8:16 p.m. September 27, 2012 - Comments

     
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Eric Nelson

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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