Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume 8, issue-2, 1 August 2023 | Page 17

A complex and subtle system

Hypnosis And The Mind-Body Connection How to boost the immune system with hypnosis

Long gone are the days when it was assumed the mind and body were separate and distinct , that the thoughts and feelings of the mind had no or little direct effect on the workings of the body . It ’ s now well established that your thoughts and feelings can have a profound impact on your physical health . Your immune system is the primary protection mechanism in your body against infection and disease . It needs to produce the right response at the right time to the right degree to help keep you safe and healthy

A complex and subtle system

However , what we call the ‘ immune system ’ isn ’ t a single element , like your organs . It is indeed an incredibly complex interconnecting system of structures and processes within you that protect against disease . Its job in