A substantial part of our healing from pain, both mental and physical, is determined by the mind's response to treatment context.Treatment context that's made up of things like:Previous treatment experiencesExpectations of treatment successSocially recommended remediesFamiliar healing environmentServed medication by a nurseWhilst pain and discomfort are rooted in pretty complex brain functions, they are significantly influenced by mental fitness, internal thought patterns and the surrounding physical and social environments.In cross-laboratory studies, when the above treatment context positively aligned, and then placebo medicine was administered, there was still healing recorded: reduced activity in areas of the brain associated with stress and negative emotion; and then increased activity in naturally occurring pain-relieving opioids and dopamine (responsible for our experience of happiness).It was also reported that verbal suggestions of altitude-inducing headaches increased levels of prostaglandin in the blood – a key inflammatory hormone associated with the cause of migraines.Wild.Natural crystals in the bodyYep, it's true. The human body naturally contains crystal minerals that are fundamental to our functioning. We stand up straight because our body has a skeleton made of bones with strong calcium phosphate crystals in its makeup.And kidney stones are basically just crystals too.Even the NHS says so:"Waste products in the blood can form crystals that collect inside the kidneys. Over time, the crystals may build up to form a hard stone-like lump." (Source)In fact, many of the crystalline minerals that occur naturally in the human body, often in liquid form, impair us by causing pain or disabilities like gout and arthritis.In electronics, crystalline acts as a transducer (converting one form of energy to another) which is pretty interesting when paired with the substance that actually holds the body together – collagen – (protein that's abundant in the bones, muscles and skin) because collagen itself is a semiconductor so it's capable of forming an electronic network...Wilder!Alright that was too much wild for a Sunday evening, I'm sorry, gonna tone it down next week. How's about a little festive giveaway to extend my appreciation for your support and continual inspiration.'til then.Charlie