That's Fit

The mind-body connection is something we frequently dismiss as being a bit too existential to really buy into, but the fact is that between these two parts of our being exists a very real relationship.

Just as it is possible for some people to feel better simply because they paid more money for medication (instead of spending less on the generic, even though their ingredients are identical), how we feel about our diet may also be rooted deeply in our mind-set. This is exemplified by a study out of the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis, wherein researchers found that people given candies called tangerine, orange, or strawberry jelly beans claimed to enjoy the taste more than those given unnamed, but identical treats.

The mind is as much a part of the body as any other organ, limb, hair, or millimeter of skin, yet we tend to dichotomize the two, as if each could somehow act independently of the other. Think healthy and you will ultimately be healthy. Understanding this sense of wholeness is crucial to achieving total wellness in our lives.