Many credit Herbert Benson with popularizing meditation in America. When THE RELAXATION RESPONSE originally came out in 1975, the scientific and medical communities regarded his theory about the link between relaxation and overall good health as relatively radical, the stuff of an esoteric spiritualism. But this Harvard professor brought scholarly ...
Herbert Benson?s book on the power of belief in healing illness states that, rather than "reducing God to neurons," he hopes to raise the awareness for scientists that a belief in God is not only demanding of respect but is crucial for understanding how the mind, body, and spirit work in harmony. Benson, who popularized daily meditation practice ...
A comprehensive guide to maintaining health and treating stress-related illness. Boston-based Benson and Stuart offer proven techniques developed by the Mind/Body Institute for exercise, diet, and stress management to help readers cope with many common conditions. Includes how-to illustrations and case histories.
This workbook is designed to educate readers about the physical and emotional toll of pain, and to provide truly helpful advice and techniques for those who suffer from chronic pain and fatigue but who want to live a full life. Through worksheets and exercises, Dr. Margaret A. Caudill first helps readers learn how the pain process works, including ...
Gregg D. Jacobs may have developed a lifesaving method of conquering insomnia once and for all, and shares with readers the six-week program he created and developed at the Harvard Medical School. He discusses the causes and symptoms of insomnia, and explains why sleeping pills don't solve the problem. His mind/body approach emphasizes relaxation ...
In "The Breakout Principle," the bestselling author of "The Relaxation Response" delivers the ultimate self-help principle--simple instructions to activate a powerful biological trigger that converts conflict and confusion into clarity and extraordinary performance, a state athletes refer to as "the zone."
In this self-help book, and followup to the bestselling THE RELAXATION RESPONSE, Dr. Benson offers practical advice on triggers that can help us "switch on" the mechanisms that help us achieve peak performance. What are triggers and how do they work? How do they "open the door" to peak performance? Benson shares the results of interviews with ...
This is an innovative approach to lowering blood pressure that builds on the national bestseller "The Relaxation Response". For the 100 million people worldwide dealing with high blood pressure, bestselling author Dr. Herbert Benson and cardiac wellness expert Aggie Casey have created a proven plan for lowering blood pressure. Based on the ...
Herbert Benson?s book on the power of belief in healing illness states that, rather than "reducing God to neurons," he hopes to raise the awareness for scientists that a belief in God is not only demanding of respect but is crucial for understanding how the mind, body, and spirit work in harmony. Benson, who popularized daily meditation practice ...
Outlines a holistic program for heart wellness that combines relaxation response techniques, nutritional information, and exercise, in a guide that identifies the links between heart disease and cognitive perceptions while advising readers on how to address multiple risk factors. Original. 20,000 fi
Offers both mainstream and alternative medicine solutions to common childhood health problems, including ear infections, fevers, colds, and diaper rash.
A holistic guide to managing menopause draws on the latest research to provide a customizable plan of nutrition, exercise, and relaxation response techniques that can reduce such symptoms as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and insomnia. Original. 20,000 first printing.
The author, a nutritional anthropologist, argues that modern living has broken our links with the spiritual nature of food. She brings together ancient food wisdom from around the world, examines how eating disorders are linked to spiritual disconnection, and draws on the insights of almost 50 spiritual teachers and scientists to forge a healthier ...
From the author of a No. 1 bestseller (The Relaxation Response), come new relaxation techniques customized for self help--physical, emotional, spiritual, and on-the-job.
Prayer really works! In this book doctors and patients quote scientific surveys and relate personal experiences of healing through prayer. They are convinced that prayer has had a profound effect in their lives. Although they do not try to explain how prayer works, many refer to a greater power -- some say God -- who enables the healing work of ...
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