Megan ByrneEmotional Healing Has Scientific Backing
October 30th 2006 02:16
The long-held idea that there’s a link between our relationships with each other and our physical health is now being backed by research. Neuroscientists have discovered we have a class of brain cells, mirror neurons, that can track othings like emotional flow, movement and intentions of a person we’re with. These mirror neurons replicate those we sense in others by stirring in our brain the same active areas in the other person. This emotional closeness allows the biology of one person to influence that of another.
The mechanism of these neurons might explain why we can “pick up vibes” from someone else, kind of an emotional contagion. By allowing for rapid synchronization of another’s posture, voice, and movements, the neurons might account for feelings of rapport by allowing for the interpersonal orchestration of shifts in physiology.
It’s also being suggested that the emotional status of our more important relationships will have an impact on cardiovascular and neuro-endocrine activity. This biological view changes the focus from treating one person to extending the treatment to include the interaction between two people.
Mirror neuron study is reinforcing the experience of the biologically-grounded emotional solace felt by seriously ill patients when loved ones visit. The implication here is that a healing presence can relieve emotional suffering. Conversly, the lack of visible human support can have a detrimental effect.
Since no significant data can be claimed yet, the health benefits of these inter-connections are not formally approved by the medical community.
The mechanism of these neurons might explain why we can “pick up vibes” from someone else, kind of an emotional contagion. By allowing for rapid synchronization of another’s posture, voice, and movements, the neurons might account for feelings of rapport by allowing for the interpersonal orchestration of shifts in physiology.
It’s also being suggested that the emotional status of our more important relationships will have an impact on cardiovascular and neuro-endocrine activity. This biological view changes the focus from treating one person to extending the treatment to include the interaction between two people.
Mirror neuron study is reinforcing the experience of the biologically-grounded emotional solace felt by seriously ill patients when loved ones visit. The implication here is that a healing presence can relieve emotional suffering. Conversly, the lack of visible human support can have a detrimental effect.
Since no significant data can be claimed yet, the health benefits of these inter-connections are not formally approved by the medical community.
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