Dr. Lissa Rankin’s book “Mind Over Medicine, Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself” Reviewed by Seneca Denise Malone, M.A.

When it pertains to healing remedies, society typically only validates modern medicine. However, per Dr. Lissa Rankin’s book “Mind Over Medicine, Scientific Proof That You Can Yourself” research shows us that there is much more to healing than what is at the surface. This is a book that makes you question what you’ve always heard about health and healing. The book is packed with engaging stories, scientific facts, and helpful tips. She digs into the deep link between our minds and bodies and gives you clues on how to ignite your natural healing powers.

Rankin has thoroughly studied this phenomenon — as a doctor, from her own life to patients who beat incredible health challenges. She sheds light on how much our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and social lives can affect our physical health. Using proof from psychoneuroimmunology and mind/body medicine, she shows that a health journey isn’t all about pills and surgeries. Instead, she pushes for looking at everything — body, mind, spirit — to really get to what’s making us sick.

When reading “Mind Over Medicine” by Lissa Rankin, we’re encouraged to rethink how we see health and sickness and what roles doctors should play. The main point Rankin drives home is…