The mind is integrally connected with the cause and cure of disease because psychological experiences find expression within the body such as IBS and ulcerative colitis. The gut-brain connection has become well known. Financial worries, isolation, living with confusion and uncertainty or in an unhealthy relationship all impact our mental health. Health mentoring and coaching is a good start to addressing these problems as are any holistic therapies such as aromatherapy and reflexology which address the mind body connection. 

As a practitioner taking a truly holistic standpoint, when working on the body, there is a need to take into account mental and emotional as well as physical factors and to be aware that any healing work undertaken on the physical level, will affect the higher functioning. When shifting long accumulated stagnant toxins from the body, longstanding, congested emotions may also surface, such as anger or deep fears. Emotional discharge is seen as important as the physical, each being a manifestation of the other.

In order for the individual to be able to make healthy progress through life we each need to be able to explore and utilise our own unique set of skills and abilities, which will lead to fulfilment on a soul level and to us being healthy in mind and spirit. This, therefore, should help to ensure a reasonable state of health in our body. The Bach flower remedies are about addressing emotional and spiritual health issues. Reiki is also wonderful for bringing spiritual light and subsequent healing.