The computerized program then groups all the organ systems by their meridians and then classifies them as normal, hyperactive or hypoactive. Right now it takes us about an hour to do a simple case. I personally think that this approach may more closely represent the actual cellular metabolism of what is going on in the body than our other approaches. The caregivers were found to have more colds, illnesses, and decreased immune function compared to their peers. While both sleep and the relaxation response bring a decrease in oxygen consumption, the change occurs much more rapidly with the relaxation response.
Oxygen consumption remains low for as long as a person elicits the relaxation response.
This reproducible pattern has been found in every culture in it's religions and secular practices. Similar practices exist in Islam, Buddhism, Shintoism, Taoism and Confucianism. The next curve in medicine is going to involve population health, a concept that must be multi-dimensional in it's approach to wellness. A mind in its own place can make a heaven out of hell, and a hell out of heaven . He dies every day who lives a lingering life .