Storytelling in Medicine—Rowing Upwards

Examples are shown of how stories can be used in medicine. In our culture, we often separate body and mind, but research shows their inseparable connection. Physical complaints can be caused by psychological stress and vice versa. Case studies can be used to show how mental anesthesia is achieved without trance and how we can stimulate the organism for self-regulation. Metaphors can be used to explain the task of medicine and improve patient compliance. The body can be stimulated by metaphors to perform tasks such as the identification and disposal of dysfunctional cells.