When it becomes a part of every man's thinking that a…
“When it becomes a part of every man's thinking that a single thought can change the polarity of our entire body toward either life or death - and can likewise change its entire chemistry toward increasing alkalinity or acidity to strengthen it or weaken it - or can change the shape of every corpuscle of matter in the entire body in the direction of either growth or decay - then the medical profession will radically change both its principles and its practices with the ailment of bodies.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Thoughts can influence bodily health, shifting chemistry and growth, thus reshaping medicine.
In simple terms: Mind can affect health.
Mindful thinking can improve health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal wellness
- clinical practice
- preventive health
- stress management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you harness positive thoughts for health?
- What limits exist for mental influence on physiology?
Mind alone cannot replace medical treatment.