Holistic care isn't only for when you're sick. It can keep you well. In this episode, Dr. Jocelyn closes out the first week of Truth in Motion with hope rooted in design, history, and evidence. She explores how your body was made to heal, why prevention has always been the oldest goal of medicine, and what staying well looks like in real life.

She also looks at the true meaning of hope. In Hebrew, the word for hope also means a cord you can hold onto; in the New Testament, hope is called an anchor for the soul. She shares research showing that how you see yourself affects how you heal, and evidence that acupuncture works for chronic pain. Plus, a recent patient's story of relief after eight years of nothing helping.

References (APA 7th edition)

Levy, B. R., Slade, M. D., Kunkel, S. R., & Kasl, S. V. (2002). Longevity increased by positive self-perceptions of aging. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 83(2), 261–270. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.83.2.261

Rozanski, A., Bavishi, C., Kubzansky, L. D., & Cohen, R. (2019). Association of optimism with cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open, 2(9), e1912200. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.12200

Vickers, A. J., Vertosick, E. A., Lewith, G., MacPherson, H., Foster, N. E., Sherman, K. J., Irnich, D., Witt, C. M., & Linde, K. (2018). Acupuncture for chronic pain: Update of an individual patient data meta-analysis. The Journal of Pain, 19(5), 455–474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2017.11.005

Scripture references: Joshua 2:18 (tikvah as cord); Hebrews 6:19 (hope as an anchor for the soul).

This podcast is for education and inspiration and is not medical advice. Listening does not create a practitioner-patient relationship. Dr. Jocelyn Michel, D.Ac-CHM, is licensed as an acupuncturist in Wisconsin, USA. Please talk with your own healthcare provider before making changes to your care. Guest views are their own. Some links may be affiliate links.

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