THE BIOLOGICAL BASIS

THE BIOLOGICAL BASIS

FOR POSITIVE THINKING

By Lawrence Wilson, MD

Jane experimented with prayer, visualization and affirmations to help her to think positively. She even joined a positive thinking church. Yet she was still plagued by fears and feelings of depression.

Eventually Jane made the connection that the negative thoughts arose when her energy was low. At these times her body was sending her messages that "all is not well", which translated into fears and worries on the emotional level.

People with abundant energy are generally positive thinkers because:

· Self-esteem is aided greatly by high energy levels.

· Energy enables us to take necessary risks to move ahead in our lives.

· At a business course I learned that 'people buy energy'. High energy has an attractive quality that others sense and admire.

· Energy makes decision-making and daily coping much easier.

· Energy is often necessary to stand up to people and defend yourself and your beliefs.

· Personal relationships require plenty of energy.

· Children with abundant energy get sick less and do better in school.

Although adequate rest and exercise are parts of the story, the nutritional balance of the body is critical for high energy. The best analogy is that of an engine, which must be tuned up to produce full power.

THE BODY AS AN ENERGY MACHINE

Our bodies can be viewed as energy converters. We take in food, which is a storage form of solar energy. We digest the food and finally convert it to ATP or adenosine triphosphate. This is the form in which energy is used in the body.

Any blockage or reduction in the efficiency of energy conversion will cause fatigue. It can often also result in negative thoughts.

Tuning up the system involves ridding the body of toxic metals, which are like replacement parts in a car. These must then be replaced with the correct parts – the physiological or vital minerals and other nutrients in the energy cycles within the body cells.

GLUCOSE TOLERANCE AND ENERGY

One aspect of the energy system involves glucose tolerance. Fuel, in the form of glucose, must reach the cells and be burned in a controlled, even manner in order for a person to have high energy levels. Otherwise energy levels fluctuate, and often one experiences mood swings and even panic attacks or anxiety when energy levels drop suddenly.

Several minerals, including manganese, zinc and chromium are heavily involved in normalizing glucose tolerance so that high energy levels can be maintained.

Eating sweets is one of the best ways to upset the glucose tolerance system in the body. It is like fueling a fire with paper, which bums very quickly and doesn't provide lasting energy. Cravings for sweets are a sign that the glucose system isn't functioning correctly.

HORMONES AND POSITIVE THINKING

The adrenal glands secrete cortisol, which has a mood-enhancing effect. A woman recently told me that she becomes so depressed and irritable before her period that several times she tried to commit suicide. Yet when she has her period, it is like a cloud has lifted and she is fine.

Weak adrenals and copper toxicity are involved in causing these severe symptoms. Her daughter is similarly afflicted. This is not surprising because copper problems and other nutritional imbalances are passed on from mother to daughter while the fetus is in the uterus.

Toxic metals easily pass through the placenta from mother to child. Nutritional deficiencies and other imbalances can also be transmitted through the placenta to the child. This is one reason that certain illnesses and even addictions run in families.

FOOD AND MOOD

Eating adequate protein nourishes the adrenal and thyroid glands, which, in turn, cause a mood-enhancing effect in most people. In others, eating carbohydrates stimulates the production of serotonin, which can have a calming effort on mood. This is one reason many people are addicted to sugars and complex carbohydrates or starches.

Dairy products, with their relatively high content of calcium, tryptophan and fat, have a calming effect that can cause depression if eaten in excess.

One client told me he becomes almost non-functional when he eats certain foods and chemical additives. Foods or other chemicals to which one is sensitive can cause the release of histamine in the brain, which can have mood-altering effects.

INDIVIDUAL MINERALS AND POSITVE THINKING

Research in mineral analysis has provided surprising information about the relationship between individual minerals and our state of mind:

· Iron poisoning can cause feelings of anger and hostility. Iron settles in the amygdala, an area of the brain associated with hostility. On the other hand, low tissue levels of iron are a cause of fears and weakness.

· Copper toxicity is associated with fears, anxiety, spaciness, violent behavior and mood swings. Very high levels of copper cause one type of schizophrenia.

· Zinc deficiency is associated with mood swings, emotional instability and behavior problems in children.

· High calcium and magnesium in the soft tissues cause apathy, withdrawal, lethargy and depression. Low levels of tissue calcium and magnesium are associated with irritability, aggressiveness and hyperactive behavior in children.

· Lead and cadmium toxicity are associated with hyperactivity in children and violence in adults.

· Mercury toxicity causes timidness and shyness.

· Aluminum toxicity is associated with memory loss and mental confusion. (Beware of aluminum cans, cookware, antiperspirants and antacids that are high in aluminum).

· Sodium is called the volatility element. Too much in the tissues is associated with anxiety and excessive emotions, while too little is associated with fatigue and lethargy.

Imbalances in these critical elements are very common, even in those who eat a quality diet.

VITAMINS AND THE WAY YOU FEEL AND THINK

Adam is 11 years old, and was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic. Two years ago he pulled a knife on his mother. The doctor said he would have to be committed to an institution for life. But when Adam takes a combination of nutrients including choline, inositol, and about 2 grams of niacinamide, he becomes sweet and gentle, and acts like any normal 11 year-old child.

If he misses his vitamins for a few days, he changes back and becomes schizophrenic. Like many people, Adam requires about 100 times the recommended daily allowance of certain vitamins for him to remain healthy.

This is why the government-approved daily allowances or recommendations mean very little. They do not account for individual differences, or what is called biochemical individuality.

Other B vitamins are also important for the nervous system. Common deficiency symptoms of Bl, B3, B6 and B12 are fatigue, depression, mental confusion, and nervous irritability.

YOUR METABOLISM AND POSITIVE THINKING

Fast metabolism is associated with being “hyper”. That is a short word for hyperthyroid, which is associated with feelings of anxiety, irritability and aggressiveness in some cases.

On the other hand, hypothyroidism is associated with depression and lethargy. Many people have glandular imbalances that cause them to feel a certain way, although they are not aware of why this is so.

A properly run hair mineral test can identify these imbalances quite easily in many cases. It can also guide their correction with diet, lifestyle and supplementary nutrients, along with a detoxification program.

OTHER HAIR ANALYSIS INDIATORS OF CONTENTMENT AND HAPPINESS

Hair analysis research also indicates that a number of imbalanced ratios on a hair mineral analysis are associated with mental and emotional conditions of many kinds.

Other patterns, such as one called the Hill Pattern, are associated with a person who is forward-looking and making positive changes for the future. This pattern is when the first four numbers on the chart, calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium form the shape of a hill.

In technical terms, it is when the calcium/magnesium ratio is less than about 4:1 and the sodium/potassium ratio is greater than about 6:1 on the test. If the graph is calibrated as we like, the graphs of the numbers look like a small mountain of hill. In some cases, the pattern cannot be seen visually and must be calculated mathematically.

OTHER HAPPINESS INDICATORS

Other indicators of a more positive attitude include mild, healthy fast oxidation and even mild, healthy ratios with a slow oxidation pattern. Others include low levels of toxic metals, although often the metals can be hidden unless one has worked for years to eliminate the worst of them.

An overall look of balance on the test is also generally good, although at times the test is what we call “compensated”. This means that imbalances are present, but the body compensates and adapts using various methods, so that the test superficially looks quite balanced.

This false sense of joy, which often goes with it, is only temporary. It is seen, for example, in those who take medication like insulin for diabetes and even chemotherapy for cancer. It does not really last, so we cannot say it is more than a superficial balance achieved with unnatural means.

SUMMARY

Many factors play an important role in positive thinking. Certainly attitudes, lifestyle, adequate rest and activity cannot be ignored. But often the biochemical causes of positive thinking are overlooked.

Methods such as mineral analysis are available to assess many biochemical factors that affect the nervous system. Specific corrective steps can then be taken, involving diet and supplementary nutrients along with other interventions as needed. This excellent combination approach helps thousands to regain a positive attitude about life and to enjoy their lives to the fullest.

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