Ms. Bostonian writes of the abuse and neglect to which most people subject their bodies on a daily basis. With the body primed to remember all that the mind conveniently forgets, this results in cascading symptoms related to poor health decisions. The role of Western medicine is to alleviate these symptoms related to lifestyle deficiencies and excesses.
Drawing on hard-earned experience, Ms. Bostonian notes that caring for ourselves and paying mindful attention to what the body is saying is a first step on the pathway toward wellness. Once the message is received that the “savior is within,” and that no external force will right the ship, the healing process can begin.