Relations of the mind to the body

A definite relationship exists between the mind and the physical structure. Some theorists discourse this relationship as the mind-body connection, and umpteen continue to debate nigh whether the mind controls the body or whether the body controls the mind. The body-mind problem concerns the relationship between minds, or mental processes, and bodily states or processes. Philosophers aim to explain how a supposedly non-material mind can influence a material body and vice-versa, (Philosophy of the capitulum, n.d.).Although it may be tough to explain, there is evidence that people experience this mind-body connection on a regular basis. Throughout accounting people redeem used their minds to control their bodies. For example, using ancient meditation techniques, Tibetan monks have show to scientists their ability to raise their own body temperature and hold it high enough that they are able to run dry out wet cold sheets wrapped around their body, even in a chilly room, (Bridg er, 2006).Our bodies oppose to our minds, the way we think, and to our emotions. What happens in our minds greatly affects our bodies, as there is a definite relation between the two. However, many people dont realize the extent of this connection. For example, poor emotional health can fall in your bodys immune system, making you more likely to get colds and other infections during emotionally delicate times, (American Academy of Family Physicians, 2006). If you want to change your body, you have to change your thoughts. We do not realize that little cut-and-dried negative thoughts we have throughout the day have the power to create substantial changes within our bodies. minus thoughts wreak havoc on your body and will age you at a greatly speed up rate, (The Mind Body friendship, n.d.).I believe in the body-mind relation because I have experienced the connection. When I have allowed myself to think bad thoughts, I have noticed that my body feels weak like those thoughts hav e somehow sucked the energy out of my body. I have also allowed myself to think negative thoughts to the point of get a headache, or feeling sick to the stomach. I dont think we can crash our minds from our bodies. When I think happy thoughts I feel more energetic.Science and medicine will never be able to prove every aspect of the mind-body connections, and that is not really important because I discredit that every reality of life can be proven. But I know there is a strong relation between the mind and body and it is beneficial for us to learn more about this connection. Knowing that our thoughts affect our bodies is a motivating factor in helping me pay more forethought to what I think, and to focus on thinking positive thoughts.ReferencesAmerican Academy of Family Physicians (2006). Mind/Body Connection How Your Emotions Affect Your Health. Retrieve April 1, 2007 fromhttp//familydoctor.org/782.xmlBridger, D. (2006). How Much Can Your Mind Control Your Body? Retrieved April 1, 2007, fromhttp//www.mindpowernews.com/127.htmPhilosophy Of The Mind (n.d.). Retrieved April 1, 2007, from http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy_of_mindThe Mind Body Connection (n.d.). Retrieved April 1, 2007 fromhttp//www.quantumhealthandfitness.com/mind-muscle-connection.htm