How do visualization and affirmation techniques work?
(top) It is now widely understood how the mind and brain affect bodily functions, and this field of science is called “psychoneuroimmunology”. When using mind techniques such as visualization you are in a fashion tricking the body into believing something is actually happening on a physical level. Through directing thought, words and images we can create changes in brain wave activity, heart rate, blood pressure, hormones and immune system chemicals and endorphins for pain control and a euphoric state. In a deeper state of trance, such as in hypnosis, the subconscious mind directs the conscious mind and body to believe certain things, and the results can be miraculous. I have seen cesarean section births and root canals given with no anesthesia or pain medication, for instance. 9.
