My Theory On The Subconscious Mind and Internal Balance in Disease Origins (Part 1)

Hello wonderful readers, welcome back to my blog where we discuss scientific spirituality, quantum physics, energy healing and so much more in a grounded and accessible way for all. As The Spiritual Scientist, I love exploring the intersection of science, spirituality, and healing to unveil fresh insights and perspectives. I’m excited to combine my advanced scientific and spiritual knowledge to challenge the boundaries of conventional thinking to explore new paradigms of health and healing. Today’s blog post is a bit more theoretical in nature and focuses on a fascinating concept I've personally developed regarding the fundamental origins of disease within the human body. This theory draws upon my deep scientific knowledge that I’ve gained throughout my career as a professional molecular biologist. In this post, we'll lay the groundwork for this theory, with future discussions delving deeper into topics such as the influence of suppressed emotions and the integration of elemental energies on the states of the immune and endocrine systems. Join me as we explore the basic concepts of this intriguing theory.

Most of our bodily functions occur without conscious effort or awareness, such as our heartbeat, breathing, and digestion which are vital for sustaining life. These fundamental processes are regulated by our autonomic nervous system which is intricately linked with the subconscious mind, where thoughts and beliefs harboured at this level can shape physiological functions. For instance, negative thoughts can trigger stress responses, increasing our breathing and heart rates, while positive affirmations can induce relaxation, resulting in slower breathing and a more regulated heart rate. Feel free to explore my previous post examining how mental stress and pleasure impact our bodies, with a particular focus on the endocrine system, responsible for hormone production (linked here). In recent years, research has also highlighted a profound relationship between the immune system and the subconscious mind, suggesting that our mental and emotional states significantly impact immune responses. Lets explore how our thoughts impact our endocrine and immune systems.

How the mind influences our biochemistry and behaviour

“Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology” is an interdisciplinary field that examines the interactions between psychological processes, the nervous system, the immune system, and the endocrine system. It explores how psychological factors, such as stress, emotions, and behaviour, can influence immune function and overall health through complex pathways involving the nervous and endocrine systems. This field investigates the bidirectional communication between the brain and the immune system, as well as the hormonal regulation of immune responses. The intricate interconnection of the psychoneuroimmunoendocrine (PNIE) system allows it to detect potential dangers and enact biochemical and behavioural responses in the body to optimise safety and survival. Key components, including the endocrine glands and primary immune centres like the thymus and bone marrow, are richly supplied with nerves, establishing a direct channel for communication from the brain to these critical structures. Consequently, hormones from the endocrine glands and substances released by immune cells engage receptors in the brain, influencing behaviour. This continuous interplay within this comprehensive system ensures ongoing communication and coordination between the brain and the body. At the core of the PNIE system lies the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a pivotal network. When the brain perceives a threat, the hypothalamus communicates with the pituitary gland, prompting it to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which in turn stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, orchestrating the body's stress response. Extensive research has demonstrated the effects of stress responses on our internal states and understanding these interactions can provide insights into the impact of mental and emotional states on physical health and disease susceptibility.

PNIE balance in healthy tissue functioning and disease

Now that we've established the connection between our subconscious mind and PNIE system regulation, let's explore my theory. To comprehend the theory fully, it's essential to understand some molecular biology of disease. Naturally, as cells replicate, they accumulate random genetic mutations. Occasionally, these mutations occur within regions of DNA responsible for coding important genes, often disrupting normal cellular processes. Typically, these mutations rarely lead to disease, primarily because cells have mechanisms to either repair damaged DNA or undergo programmed cell death, known as apoptosis, to prevent the replication of abnormal cells. However, diseases like cancer have been strongly linked to errors in DNA repair and disrupted apoptosis. Interestingly, studies have demonstrated that these processes can be influenced by stress and I plan to explore this topic in a future blog post. Nonetheless, even when dysfunctional cells arise, the immune system generally identifies and eradicates them through a process called immunosurveillance. The immune system also plays a crucial role in recognising and clearing various abnormal substances and structures in the body, including misfolded proteins, protein aggregates, and excess collagen, a process essential for maintaining tissue integrity and overall health. In conventional biological thinking, the focus tends to be on how abnormal cellular functioning causes and drive disease rather than considering instances where the immune system fails to clear abnormal cells or proteins promptly. This inadequate clearing and tissue regeneration, or a "cold" immune system leads to diseases such as cancer, fibrosis, and Alzheimer’s. Conversely, autoimmune diseases arise from an overactive or "hot" immune system, where immune cells mistakenly attack the body’s own tissues, as observed in conditions like lupus, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Can you begin to see why I propose that the immune system plays a more integral role in the fundamental origin of disease than previously believed? It’s like a balancing act between over- or underactivity which is essential for healthy tissue functioning.

We have established that the condition of the immune system is closely intertwined with the subconscious mind and may become compromised during periods of stress. However, the immune system's responsibilities extend beyond defending against infections; it also plays a crucial role in maintaining the healthy functioning of tissues. In my view, our thoughts and emotions constitute the basis for all diseases, chiefly governing our body's internal equilibrium through the complex PNIE system and HPA axis. Dysfunctional thought patterns are initiated through blockages in the energetic field, originating from suppressed emotions and negative belief systems, leading individuals to feel persistently unsafe and anxious. These energetic blockages restrict the natural flow of life-force energy into our bodies, lowering our vibrational frequencies and attracting fearful thoughts. Consequently, this affects our subconscious mental patterns, influencing our nervous system, which communicates with the HPA axis, ultimately impacting hormone levels and immune function. Therefore, to heal disease from the root cause requires expanding the conventional scientific perspective of disease to embrace a more holistic principle that encompasses the entirety of the body and mind.

The HPA axis is a key player in the stress response system, impacting endocrine and immune system function.

Conclusion

In summary, the subconscious mind plays a crucial role in shaping our beliefs and attitudes, often based on past experiences, cultural influences, and societal conditioning. Therefore, by working to release energic blockages and shift negative beliefs at the subconscious level, we can positively impact immune and endocrine function, fostering an internal state which does not support disease. I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my abstract theories with you, blending my profound scientific and spiritual understandings. By clearing our energetic field and engaging the subconscious mind through modalities such as meditation, hypnotherapy, and energy healing, we can support a healthier PNIE system and mitigate disease at its core. Through my work as an energy practitioner, I aim to guide individuals in understanding and transform their thought patterns to facilitate physical and mental healing. These are the foundational principles of this intriguing theory. Stay tuned by with this blog for a subsequent post where I delve deeper into my beliefs concerning suppressed emotions, elemental energies and their impact on the intricate equilibrium of the PNIE system.