How You See It Makes It Matter
Seeing the glass half full is associated with a longer and healthier life. We will explore how this positive intent may influence your genetic code through epi-genetic influences. Your mindset can also balance the autonomic nervous system which influences immunity and can lower blood pressure. It all starts with how you choose to see the world. That to which we give attention grows!
David Rakel, MD is a professor and chair of the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Rakel founded the integrative health program (now known as the Osher Center for Integrative Health at University of Wisconsin-Madison). He is an author of both academic and popular writings and his 2018 book The Compassionate Connection focuses on how relationship-building can influence health outcomes.