… there are three types of stressors (physical, chemical, and emotional) that create imbalance in the body … there are three ways to create balance in the body – physically, chemically, and emotionally. Yoga, acupuncture, exercise, chiropractic, and massage can all counteract physical stress to create physical balance in the body. Making better food choices, reducing calories, and taking vitamins, herbs, or medications can combine to create better chemical balance. The summation of learning how to calm your mind and become more aware of your thoughts and feelings generates emotional balance. … meditation, energy psychology, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), emotional freedom technique (EFT), or psychotherapy all bring us back to neuro-emotional balance.

excerpted from the book, “Heal: Discover your unlimited potential and awaken the powerful healer within” by Kelly Noonan Gores.