It can be traced back to Plato who was one of the first advocates of spiritual holism. The National Cancer Institute is currently funding investigations to examine the link between emotions and the endocrine and immune systems. The body's biochemical reactions to stress result in lessened immunological activity and increase the body's susceptibility to illness. Such a suppression of the immune system may lead to the development of cancer. Since the brain and the immune system are in constant communication, the practice of meditation may positively affect the immune system as the relaxation response is induced.
Initial studies report that meditation seems to promote healing.
As this book explains, the concept of a single magic bullet is a conceptual, physiological, and medical mistake. Costs Costs may vary depending upon the severity of the illness and on prior and current treatments. References Diamond WJ, et al . An alternative medicine definitive guide to cancer. Hafner AW, et al, editors.