BC health matters

I know the board is skeptical about the new product's success, but the data is there—our test groups bought it overwhelmingly."

Most people assume that eating less sugar gives you more energy." Response: "The very opposite is true; studies show that a healthy amount of natural sugars is essential for sustained energy and brain function."

After the company purchased the new software, we now have the tools necessary to analyze customer data efficiently."

"Both design proposals are excellent, and the team is completely split. At this point, I think we can flip the coin to choose which one we move forward with."

"Traditional retail is struggling, but e-commerce in developing nations is a huge growth area right now."

It’s a controversial topic and many doctors and scientists would argue strongly against giving it too much importance.

Is there really any solid science behind these claims

There is incontrovertible evidence that the mind has a strong influence over our bodies in terms of sickness and health – that is to say physical health, not just psychological

well- respected scientists have published compelling, evidence-based data.

It’s also been clearly shown that an asthmatic will show a higher level of lung inflammation in a stressful situation and this can be measured

You’ll find a/an increasing openness in the scientific community I think

This has come about partly because we now have efficient tools,

yes, it’s often easier to isolate the detrimental effects that the mind can have

we have to remember the other side of the coin.

He is an avid collector of science fiction memorabilia, that is to say, he owns almost every original action figure from the 1970s and 80s."

So, what you're really saying is that asthma is all in the mind

Not by any means. The very opposite is true.

But would I be right in assuming that there are still, for want of a better phrase, believers and unbelievers’?

It goes without saying that the more the evidence accumulates, the more the ideas become generally accepted.

It seems to me that the focus of these studies is very often on the negative effects that the mind can have on us. Am I correct?

Well, yes, it’s often easier to isolate the detrimental effects that the mind can have, as we saw for examplein the asthma study.

By neuroplasticity you mean the brain’s ability to change, to rewire itself

So if I understand you correctly, you can train people to use their minds to keep themselves healthy.

That’s it in a nutshell. It’s a huge growth area.