Whether you are healing from an emotional wound, recovering from an injury or dealing with chronic pain, self healing can be the most important thing you ever do. It is a conscious, ongoing process and it takes commitment.
There are many ways to promote and aid your natural healing processes. Some of the most effective include:
Meditation
Meditation is a healing technique that was once tied to different religious teachings but is now practiced around the world in cultures of all kinds to create a sense of calm and inner harmony. It can include practices to sharpen attention and focus, connect to the body and breath, develop acceptance of difficult emotions, alter consciousness and more.
Deeply relaxed states re-balance the system and are a direct antidote to stress which is often the root cause of many health problems like tingling legs, irritable bowel or migraine headaches. Loving-kindness meditation, which involves sending love and well wishes to others has been shown in research to boost parasympathetic activity, improve emotional regulation, increase self-worth and create better relationships.
Healing meditation is not about turning off your thoughts or stopping the mind chatter completely. It’s more about learning to watch your thoughts from a different and more stable perspective and, over time, becoming able to let go of what comes up for you.
Yoga
Yoga is a holistic technique that incorporates the mind, body and soul. It can be practiced by people of all faiths and can be used to heal physical or emotional trauma. It also helps to improve mood, sleep, and balance. It can even help relieve low-back pain and arthritis.
It also helps to strengthen the immune system and reduce chronic inflammation. In addition, it can help to ease depression, anxiety, and insomnia. While yoga can be an effective self healing technique, it is important to find a qualified teacher and follow their guidance. They will be able to help you navigate the spiritual and physical aspects of this ancient art. They will also guide you through meditation techniques and affirmations. This will help you redirect your energy and focus on healing yourself.
Massage
Massage is the manipulation of a person’s soft tissue — such as muscles, tendons and ligaments — by hand or by using other tools. It may be used for a variety of reasons, including stress reduction and pain relief.
Research suggests that massage may reduce blood pressure, heart rate and muscle tension. It also stimulates the release of certain chemicals, such as serotonin, that promote feelings of calmness and wellbeing.
Many people use massage as a way to relax and feel good about themselves, which can boost self-healing. It’s also instinctive to sooth or comfort another person with a touch. Self-healing techniques that incorporate this kind of care are based on the belief that the body, mind and emotions are part of an integrated system; when one aspect is influenced, all others respond.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries. The needles create a micro-trauma to the body that sends signals to your nervous system to activate your own healing mechanisms. Your nervous, circulatory, and endocrine systems get a boost that increases your ability to heal.
According to this form of medicine, vital energy called Qi (pronounced “chee”) flows through channels in the body that are like energy highways. When these pathways are blocked, illness results. Acupuncture can help reopen these pathways, which can relieve nausea and vomiting after surgery or chemotherapy, low back pain, arthritis, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, and menstrual cramps.
Acupressure is another technique that works on the same principle as acupuncture but without the needles. It involves pressing certain points on the hands and feet that correspond to acupuncture points in the body. This can reduce anxiety, ease pain, and alleviate vertigo (a condition that causes dizziness).
Diet
The way you eat is an important part of self healing. Having healthy eating habits can help your body heal itself and boost your moods. It can also help with weight loss and digestion.
Developing a loving relationship with your body is another essential step in the healing process. Your body is your temple and deserves to be nourished in every way possible. Practicing deep relaxation and honoring yourself for who you are is one way to start building this loving relationship with your body.
Another technique is to imagine your body in perfect health. This can be done alone or with a touch healing therapist for guidance. This practice is effective because it can lower blood pressure and promote relaxation. It can also increase your chances of reaching your dreams and goals.
