Mind and Body; or, Mental States and Physical Conditions

"Mind and Body; or, Mental States and Physical Conditions" by William Walker Atkinson is an early 20th-century exploration of how our thoughts deeply affect our physical health. The book begins with the idea that our subconscious mind is a powerful force in controlling our body's functions. Atkinson uses examples and research to show that what we think and feel constantly changes our physical state. He wanted readers to learn how to use their minds to improve their own health, connecting the worlds of psychology and physiology.