Self healing is the process of restoring or improving one’s physical and emotional health. It is usually achieved through a variety of mechanisms, such as meditation, yoga, exercise and nutrition.
Self healing can be a positive experience and lead to a healthier life. However, it is important to understand that it is a process that takes time and practice.
Meditation
Meditation is a powerful self healing tool that can be used to relieve stress and anxiety. It is an ancient practice that has been used throughout the world for millennia and has proven effective in calming the mind.
When you meditate, your mind is trained to calm down and become more present in the moment. This allows you to observe the thoughts and feelings that enter your mind, and you can learn how to identify them as potential stressors or energy drainers.
Your body also benefits from daily meditation. It can help reduce inflammation, improve insulin resistance and boost your immune system.
Some types of meditation are particularly helpful for stress and anxiety. One type, body scan meditation, is a relaxing method that involves consciously focusing on different parts of the body. Another is a breathing technique called “box breathing.”
Yoga
Whether you’re trying to heal yourself from physical pain or emotional turmoil, yoga can help. It’s an effective way to de-stress and engage the parasympathetic nervous system, which energizes the body’s natural healing mechanism.
Studies have found that people who practice yoga on a regular basis experience reduced levels of stress and depression. This is because yoga balances the central nervous system and endocrine system, which stimulates the release of endorphins — natural mood-elevating neurochemicals.
It also improves the immune system, because it increases your energy levels and lowers your blood pressure. It can help you build strength, discipline, and self-confidence in all areas of your life.
Yoga also helps you develop emotional strength and empathy for others, especially those who are going through a tough time. This kindness can help you be a more supportive friend or family member. It can also reduce your own sensitivity to negative emotions, thereby decreasing your stress level.
Energy healing
Energy healing is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on the balance and flow of energy within the body. It can be used to treat physical, mental and emotional health conditions.
In energy healing, the practitioner channels positive, “healing” energy into the client in order to rebalance their energy system. The process can be done via touch (“hands-on”) or non-physically (without touching).
Reiki, for example, is a traditional Japanese form of energy healing that aims to promote the recipient’s natural ability to heal. It is based on the theory that energy flows throughout the body like water through a garden hose.
It is important to remember that energy medicine does not replace conventional treatments or therapies, but rather works in tandem with them to support, balance, restore and cure. Studies have shown that energy healing can have a positive impact on the mind and body.
Nutrition
Nutrition is the process of absorbing and using food, vitamins, minerals, water and other nutrients to grow and maintain health. It is the cornerstone of preventive medicine and the handmaiden of curative medicine.
The body is a complex biochemical system that uses the nourishing materials it receives to provide energy, build proteins and tissues, maintain healthy organs and bones, control weight, and fight disease. If you don’t eat enough of the right kinds of foods, your body will not be able to function properly and you may experience symptoms such as fatigue, digestive issues, weight gain, depression, and even cancer or heart disease.
Nutrition is especially important for women who are in recovery from addiction because the drugs and alcohol often suppress and numb your cravings for food. When you heal from addiction, you will want to reclaim your ability to listen to your body’s needs and take care of yourself.
