For centuries, healers have studied the connection between our mind, body, and spirit.  Ancient spiritual teachings have linked spirituality to the physical world, showing us that they are deeply interconnected and have a powerful effect on one another. In modern times, science has been able to study this connection between the mental, the physical, and the spiritual.  Scientists all over the world are proving that our thoughts are indeed linked to our body’s health. To briefly explain how this is possible, there are neurological pathways that connect parts of the brain that process emotions with the spinal cord, cardiovascular system, digestive tract, and muscles. This is why different mental states can positively or negatively affect biological functioning.  Different events that happen in our lives, trauma, heartbreak, stressors, and emotions trigger physical symptoms in the body.  If we do not process our emotions in a healthy way, and instead hold on to or suppress them, we can develop anxiety, depression, or anger issues that disrupt our body’s natural ability to heal itself.   The problem is, most people do not know how to release emotional blockages and they carry these trapped emotions for years.  We can also end up developing other diseases or chronic pain and inflammation. On the other end of the spectrum, our positive thoughts have healing effects on our bodies. With our thoughts and the right practices, we can overcome various chronic health issues and facilitate healing on multiple levels.