Lately, I've been thinking about how detrimental the medical field's compartmentalization of our body systems is to understanding what's really going on.
I do believe that many so-called "Mental Illnesses" would be better described as brain or neurological symptoms based on feed back I get from my clients at the very moment I turn OFF the source of the dirty electricity or the main disconnect breaker for the whole house.
These clients declare statements as below:
1. Wow, I just got my brain back. I thought had lost it due to old age.
2. My brain fog just vanished.
3. I no longer feel tormented.
4. The tingling and vibration in my feet and legs just stopped.
5. Suddenly I am getting much better sleep than ever before in this house.
An integrative approach is hopefully the future of medicine (health care) ... but an equally important and mostly overlooked aspect of the human being is individual constitutional variability which would help people to realize that not everything has a "fix" or some deeper underlying "meaning", faulty wiring and components exist and we have to do the best we can with what weve got ! :) . There is an unpleasant mentality in the west particularly in the US regarding aging and dying which drives the survival approach to health care and fuels an irrational view on life and death ....in my opinion of course. below is an AI composite of constitution which is a much better composite than my meanderings :)
The concept of varying constitutions in human biology refers to the diverse and dynamic ways in which individuals differ in their physical, psychological, and genetic makeup. These differences shape how people respond to their environments, experience health and disease, and interact with society. Here's a structured breakdown:
🧬 What Is a "Constitution" in Human Biology?
In biological and medical contexts, a person's constitution refers to their inherent physical and psychological characteristics, often shaped by genetics, early development, and environmental influences.
Types of Constitutions:
Physiological Constitution: Includes body type, metabolism, immune function, and organ resilience.
Great insight. "would help people to realize that not everything has a "fix" or some deeper underlying "meaning", faulty wiring and components exist and we have to do the best we can with what weve got ! :)". Thank you. It's a tricky fine line, though, isn't it? I know in my own life, there have been times, I thought "this is who I am and what I have to work with," - a healthy surrender, but then came to find out, that there actually was something that was affecting my energy or ability to focus that I could do something about. There were also times, when I relentlessly tried to "fix" myself, and the stress of that made me sicker. I do think our answers - if there are answers to be had - show up when we let go and just live. Thanks, again.
As always, given I’m no scientist but a spiritual creativity person, and one who falls through all the specialist cracks, I so appreciate your wisdom and expertise. Please keep up your work: it’s very helpful for your colleagues as well as for people like me. (and I love your wallpaper behind you and recognize it as your own creative work. Fabulous.)
Chinese medicine has always addressed health issues from a holistic perspective. Although in the West, most people only think of Acupuncture as being useful for pain issues, it is ultimately a tool for addressing ALL types of imbalances, including so-called mental ones. Chinese herbal medicine is equally powerful, although in the West, there are relatively fewer Chinese herbal medicine practitioners. I always enjoy your articles, Courtney. Thank you for your very important contribution to our understanding of human health. There are many paths to healing, and more and more, we will begin to return to viewing ourselves in a holistic way, which is, after all, the way nature is designed.Nothing exists in a vacuum, and I foresee that much of modern western medicine that developed to address chronic “brain” health issues, will in the future be viewed as extremely barbaric, if not plain stupid.
Thank you....I agree...There are many paths to healing. Though I do not have training in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, I hold them in high regard. time permitting, I would love to learn more...And, yes "more and more, we will begin to return to viewing ourselves in a holistic way, which is, after all, the way nature is designed." So well put....and hopeful.
I do believe that many so-called "Mental Illnesses" would be better described as brain or neurological symptoms based on feed back I get from my clients at the very moment I turn OFF the source of the dirty electricity or the main disconnect breaker for the whole house.
These clients declare statements as below:
1. Wow, I just got my brain back. I thought had lost it due to old age.
2. My brain fog just vanished.
3. I no longer feel tormented.
4. The tingling and vibration in my feet and legs just stopped.
5. Suddenly I am getting much better sleep than ever before in this house.
Thank you, for this, Eric. It is so true. I've had that experience more than once, where I was attributing a symptom to aging and it was EMF.
An integrative approach is hopefully the future of medicine (health care) ... but an equally important and mostly overlooked aspect of the human being is individual constitutional variability which would help people to realize that not everything has a "fix" or some deeper underlying "meaning", faulty wiring and components exist and we have to do the best we can with what weve got ! :) . There is an unpleasant mentality in the west particularly in the US regarding aging and dying which drives the survival approach to health care and fuels an irrational view on life and death ....in my opinion of course. below is an AI composite of constitution which is a much better composite than my meanderings :)
The concept of varying constitutions in human biology refers to the diverse and dynamic ways in which individuals differ in their physical, psychological, and genetic makeup. These differences shape how people respond to their environments, experience health and disease, and interact with society. Here's a structured breakdown:
🧬 What Is a "Constitution" in Human Biology?
In biological and medical contexts, a person's constitution refers to their inherent physical and psychological characteristics, often shaped by genetics, early development, and environmental influences.
Types of Constitutions:
Physiological Constitution: Includes body type, metabolism, immune function, and organ resilience.
Psychological Constitution: Encompasses temperament, emotional reactivity, cognitive style, and stress resilience.
Genetic Constitution: The unique set of genes that influence traits like intelligence, disease susceptibility, and behavior.
🔄 Interplay Between Constitutions
🧠 Mind-Body Connection
Psychological stress can trigger physical symptoms (e.g., high blood pressure, digestive issues).
Chronic illness can lead to depression or anxiety.
Hormones and neurotransmitters (like cortisol and serotonin) mediate this interaction.
🧬 Genetic Influence
Traits like intelligence, personality, and mental health show significant heritability.
Genetic predispositions can shape both physical and psychological constitutions.
🧠 Examples of Variation
Trait Influencing Factors Example
Stress Response Genetics + Environment Some people remain calm under pressure; others panic easily.
Immune Function Genetic constitution Variability in susceptibility to infections or autoimmune diseases.
Cognitive Ability Heritability increases with age Intelligence heritability rises from 41% in childhood to 66% in adulthood.
Personality Polygenic traits Traits like introversion or impulsivity are shaped by many genes.
🧘♂️ Holistic Implications
Understanding varying constitutions is crucial for:
Personalized medicine: Tailoring treatments based on genetic and psychological profiles.
Mental health care: Addressing psychosomatic conditions with integrated approaches.
Public health: Designing interventions that respect individual variability.
Great insight. "would help people to realize that not everything has a "fix" or some deeper underlying "meaning", faulty wiring and components exist and we have to do the best we can with what weve got ! :)". Thank you. It's a tricky fine line, though, isn't it? I know in my own life, there have been times, I thought "this is who I am and what I have to work with," - a healthy surrender, but then came to find out, that there actually was something that was affecting my energy or ability to focus that I could do something about. There were also times, when I relentlessly tried to "fix" myself, and the stress of that made me sicker. I do think our answers - if there are answers to be had - show up when we let go and just live. Thanks, again.
As always, given I’m no scientist but a spiritual creativity person, and one who falls through all the specialist cracks, I so appreciate your wisdom and expertise. Please keep up your work: it’s very helpful for your colleagues as well as for people like me. (and I love your wallpaper behind you and recognize it as your own creative work. Fabulous.)
Thank you, Gail, for your kind comments and for the encouragement. (Glad you like my Pinwheels)
Chinese medicine has always addressed health issues from a holistic perspective. Although in the West, most people only think of Acupuncture as being useful for pain issues, it is ultimately a tool for addressing ALL types of imbalances, including so-called mental ones. Chinese herbal medicine is equally powerful, although in the West, there are relatively fewer Chinese herbal medicine practitioners. I always enjoy your articles, Courtney. Thank you for your very important contribution to our understanding of human health. There are many paths to healing, and more and more, we will begin to return to viewing ourselves in a holistic way, which is, after all, the way nature is designed.Nothing exists in a vacuum, and I foresee that much of modern western medicine that developed to address chronic “brain” health issues, will in the future be viewed as extremely barbaric, if not plain stupid.
Thank you....I agree...There are many paths to healing. Though I do not have training in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, I hold them in high regard. time permitting, I would love to learn more...And, yes "more and more, we will begin to return to viewing ourselves in a holistic way, which is, after all, the way nature is designed." So well put....and hopeful.