Can Intuition Help our Health?
“I trust my gut feelings.” “I just knew something was wrong.” “I heard my intuition nagging at me.” “I had a dream about a health issue.”
How does your intuition speak to you? Can intuition enhance our health and wellbeing?
Our body sends messages to us in many ways. Learning to pay attention to these intuitive signals can help us keep track of our health, respond more quickly to health concerns, and may even help prevent a health issue from developing.
Although this might sound very “woo-woo,” our body’s intuitive messaging system is actually hardwired into our biology. Studies from the HeartMath Institute show that the heart appears to receive and respond to intuitive information ahead of the brain and the conscious mind.
Dream imagery can relay intuitive information about health as well. A study of women who experienced warning dreams preceding a diagnosis of breast cancer found that their intuitive dreams were powerful, life-changing" experiences that prompted them to get the needed medical attention.
How can we pay attention to our body’s messages?
Begin a regular meditation practice. One of the primary benefits of meditation is the opportunity to “take a break” from the daily mental and emotional chatter. Focusing inward allows us to release stress, calms our nervous system, and creates a quiet inner space. This can give us the opportunity to hear our body’s messages more clearly.
A simple body scan can be a useful tool to connect intuitively with our bodies. While sitting comfortably or lying down, mentally check in with your body, starting at your feet and moving slowly up to the top of your head. Notice any intuitive impressions that may arise.
Keep an intuition journal. Jotting down your intuitions – when you first have one and when you might recall one in hindsight – helps “build the muscle” of your intuition. You can also keep a notepad by your bedside to write down any intuitive dreams on waking.
Though it may seem a bit daunting at first, developing the intuitive connection between our minds and our bodies is in many ways like learning a new language or strengthening a muscle. With time and practice, your intuition can grow.
To learn more about how to create a powerful and purposeful connection between your mind and body, check out the Medical Intuition for Healing & Self-Care course!
Wendie Colter, MCWC, CMIP is the founder/CEO of The Practical Path, Inc. For information on The Practical Path® Medical Intuitive Training™ and the Medical Intuition for Healing Workshop™, please visit The Practical Path or call 877-433-6611.
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