cure your mind

[annonentity]

He was told that he would never walk unassisted again, He was stuck in a wheelchair  . overweight. It took him one year to be running along a beach. We have to conclude that he did it with his mind. So are we approaching illness wrong, Never, Ever Give Up. Arthur's Inspirational Transformation!  Certainly some food for thought as the transformation only required the aid of a yoga instructor.

[SurferSoul]

We know that because of the placebo effect the mind and specifically what we believe has a big impact on our health.

[quintessentone]

I recall reading an account of a holy man (Kneipp) who after seeing doctors and was told they could not help him, decided to try cold baths and air baths and he ended up healing himself. His belief was that all diseases originate in the circulatory system. 

I wanted to share the ancient roots of cold dipping and now called hydrotherapy with everyone, just in case some never realized that this may be another avenue to try for optimum health.

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"The story of cold dipping finds its genesis in the hallowed annals of ancient civilizations, where water, in all its forms, was imbued with profound significance. These cultures believed in the transformative power of water, and cold dipping emerged as a ritualistic practice that transcended the physical realm, touching the spiritual and the sacred."

"Across the Mediterranean, the ancient Greeks were also captivated by the therapeutic properties of cold water. Their goddess of health, Hygieia, was often depicted holding a serpent and a bowl of cold water. This imagery signified the healing potential of cold-water baths, which were considered integral to maintaining physical and mental well-being."

"Christianity, in particular, had a significant impact on the perception of cold dipping. While it did not outright condemn the practice, the Church’s emphasis on modesty and the notion that the body was a vessel for the soul led to a decline in the communal bathing culture that had thrived during Roman times."

"Paracelsus, a Swiss-German physician, and alchemist was a pivotal player during this time period. Paracelsus believed in the healing properties of water, both hot and cold. He advocated for the use of cold water to cure a variety of diseases, which helped to reconsider hydrotherapy as a valid medical treatment"

"One of the key figures of this era was Father Sebastian Kneipp, a Bavarian priest who championed hydrotherapy, particularly the practice of contrast baths—alternating between hot and cold-water immersions. Kneipp’s work laid the foundation for modern hydrotherapy, and his teachings on the healing power of cold water continue to influence wellness practices today."

"Advancements in scientific research led to a deeper understanding of the physiological responses to cold water immersion. Studies examined how cold water affected circulation, metabolism, and the immune system. This research laid the groundwork for the development of more targeted cold-water therapies for various medical conditions."

The History of Cold Dipping: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Medicine – The Cold Pod

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I tried the cold bath plunging a while ago, but I am always feeling cold, so it was too severe sort of a shock to the system. I then switched to cold air baths which I could tolerate much better.

As for curing the mind, it may that cold dipping and/or cold air baths force one's circulatory system to work overtime, so to speak, so that all parts of the body benefit, including the brain. Feed your head.

[annonentity]

I am coming to the conclusion that bad karma is worn on the body like illness , like some sort of emotional stress causes parts of the body to display symptoms of illness. Along with any excesses in lifestyle like the occasional treat turns into a regular meal. Ignorance and poor information can quickly turn into depression and illness as well.
 I see he was a vet, I wonder how much of what he went through contributed to his condition. It is dangerous out there folks especially these days with so called experts trying to own the science to make money. "Healthy mind healthy body" is an old but true saying.

[UltraBudgie]

I am coming to the conclusion that bad karma is worn on the body like illness

yeah i think you may be on to something it is like that zen thing about before zen chop wood carry water after zen chop wood carry water in that the obvious young thing to think is i am my body duh and then maybe sometime get considerate about it and think no i have a body not i am a body and then maybe look at world more and see illusions and come back full circle to oh i am my body it is instantiation of me like that karma thing cause samskara runs both ways not just from material to spiritual but other way as well because they are same

[annonentity]

Yes agreed, I think the  physical body is  a copy of the astral body, or at least a memory reconstruction. you can see it in reincarnation where the reincarnated body looks very similar to the previous one, and also carries any traumatic injury like the cause of death on the  new physical one with often a mark or injury. There is no real reason for this unless it is just in the process.
   In children they start off happy and carefree providing they have adequate care, but the Karma seems to weigh them down as they get older, i suppose it depends on the society they are born in to some effect.
 The fact that children remember trauma of a past life also means that the baggage can be carried through, so it is not necessarily a clean start. 
  I suppose we could make a case that consciousness being eternal, is operating a body as a sort of avatar which takes a lot of concentration and while doing so cant connect with the before state in any meaningful way , except in the dream state  which when in the body has to be worked at to be remembered, its pretty mind boggling.