The Mind-Body Code is a fascinating in-depth analysis of how we can take control of our destiny by understanding the new science of Biocognition. Dr Mario Martinez, Neuropsychologist and author of this fascinating book explains how we can create transformative change in our life even years after stagnation.
Dr Martinez explores personal growth, as well as the ability to heal and grow under a microscope with a cultural filter. Martinez’s thought-provoking research covers topics such as how to embrace one’s greatness, how to break through one’s “ceiling of abundance”, how to increase longevity as well as how to heal both our physical ailments and emotional wounds.
Dr Martinez’s research has a strong cultural perspective which is both informative and interesting. He illustrates the placebo and nocebo effect well for those who are unfamiliar with them. Neurobiologist and author of the Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton unveiled the significance of the placebo and nocebo effect with common examples of how our minds heals or destroys the body. A doctor may give us a sugar pill and tell us this will be the cure, the mind follows suit. A doctor may equally influence our capacity to heal with his negative prognosis. In this book, however, Martinez, also uncovers the cultural aspect of the placebo and nocebo effect. Being told we will get sick if we go out in the rain is one cultural belief and not another for example.
This book dispels beliefs that all of our memories decline as we age. It was once believed that you could not change your IQ; you were either smart or dumb. These myths are all uncovered in a refreshing and optimistic way that allow us to transform our “aging consciousness”. Martinez has studied many different cultures and their ability to live long healthy lives due to their strong cultural and familial beliefs.
The Mind-Body Code is a comprehensive look at how our thoughts and our biology are intricately interwoven with our cultural beliefs. I am on my second read of this insightful book as I know repetition creates results and I want to soak it all in once more. If you want to shift limiting beliefs in your life that will affect your prosperity, health and emotional state then I highly recommend a read.
