I believe and know that we are all Deliciously Creative Human Beans!  You may think expressing your creativity is just for fun. But did you know it’s also good for your health? 

My good friend Dr. Lissa Rankin says in her spectacular new book Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself, flexing your creative muscles is as important to overall health and happiness as flexing your biceps. YES!

Lissa teaches us that there is scientific proof that expressing yourself creatively is important, and I join her in that knowing.

Expressing Yourself Creatively:

• Releases endorphins and other feel-good neurotransmitters

• Reduces depression and anxiety

• Improves immune function

• Naturally relieves pain

• Decreases your heart rate and blood pressure, lowering your risk of heart disease
  

•  Improves sleep

• Results in fewer doctor’s visits and lower medication use

• Improves your vision

• Improves outcomes in patients with cancer

• Reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

As Lissa writes, “We all have a song within us longing to be sung as only we can sing it.”

In Mind Over Medicine, Lissa teaches us that in order to be optimally healthy, it takes a lot more than just eating well, going to the gym, and taking your vitamins. You also need a sense of life purpose, a community of people who care about you, an optimistic attitude, and a variety of other health-inducing factors your typical doctor may not be writing on a prescription pad.

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