'Mind/Body Medicine' compilation by Daniel Goleman

Stress n Social
[*] stressful social relationship can be a riskier factor for illness and early death than smoking, high blood pressure,

high blood cholestrol, obesity, and physical inactivity (p52).
[-]-ve feelings towards ex
[-]have problem letting go
[-]lonely
[+]sharing your feelings

STRESS AND SPECIFIC CONDITION
Herpes Virus
[-] high level of antibodies to herpes viruses

Allergies
[+] can be modulated under hypnosis

Autoimmune Disease
[-]

Cancer and Aids
[-] modulated by the immune system
[+] therapy that nurture the mind to vision and control pain helps lengthen the life of patients

Cancer Do's and Don'ts
- Don't blame yourself for the cancer
- Do seek out a support group or self-help group if you need it
- Do follow health guidelines regarding screening, tests, prevention measures, and follow-up procedures to keep track of your health
- Don't believe the old myth that cancer = death
- Do insist on full partnership with your doctor in the treatment of your disease
- Do ask about potential side effects from treatments and discuss them if and when they occur
- Don't panic about undergoing treatments
- Do communicate with mental health professionals if you are having severe feelings of depression, axiety or guilt
- Do use coping methods that have helped you in the past
- Don't keep worries about your illness a secret
- Do use mind-body methods that you find helpful in coping
- Do re-explore any spiritual values and beliefs that have helped you in the past
- Don't worry that you cannot maintain a positive attitude 24 hours a day
- Do laugh a lot
- Do accentuate the positive
- Do work on your own support systems
- Do live one day at a time
- Don't blame yourself for the cancer.....

[*] Irritable Bowel Illness (IBS)
[-] 80% of the patients are as healthy as those without IBS
[-] Psychological problems may influence the course of illness
[-] They are simply more susceptible to illness
[-] Childhood experience - parents give 'rewards' during ill

[*] Stress and Infertility
[-] Stress is not the a primary cause of infertility
[-] but can reduce fertility