Video: Harmony and Homeostasis
Dr. Larry Berkelhammer talks with Dr. Erik Peper about "Disease is a rupture in life's harmony", a statement from World Health Organization.
Practice Connection and Service to Others, Part 1
In numerous studies, researchers have determined that connecting with others in order to be of service to them is strongly associated with superior health. In this and future posts, I will share some of those studies with you, touch on a few…
Video: Altruism, Community & Health
How altruism aids and improves ones health.
Improve Health and Well-Being with the Mind
Many of us living with chronic health challenges have become interested in learning how conscious intention and mindfulness may be able to improve health and well-being. Frustration, sadness, fear and dread are just some of the feelings to which…
Video: Life with Chronic Illness
The roles of optimism, pessimism & hope in a healthy life.
Video: The Placebo Effect
Beliefs change physiology, altered states of consciousness, faith healing, Voodoo
What Causes Disease, Part 2
The Physiological Effects of Persistent Emotional Distress
It is normal to experience emotional distress brought on by the events and circumstances of everyday life. When this happens sporadically, it is not a problem—the body is resilient…
What Causes Disease? Part 1
Almost everyone I have ever known who was diagnosed with cancer or any other serious chronic medical condition wondered: “Why me?” Most people think they may have done something to cause the disease. To make matters worse, well-meaning friends…