Let Breathing Help Control The Body's Healing Process

Western medicine is discovering new evidence for the power of the mind-body connection.Several remarkable studies of late are empirically proving that union is not only quantifiable, but that it is a powerful tool in the healing process and is your best ally in dealing with the debilitating effects of stress and illness. A recent Chicago Tribune article states that hospitals, including Northwestern Memorial in the Chicago area are enlisting the help of "health psychologists" to find nontraditional ways to treat patients with common disorders like cancer, heart disease and gastrointestinal problems. And -- no surprise -- conscious breathing is chief among them.