Relaxation Revolution, Herbert Benson
Relaxation Revolution, Herbert Benson
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Relaxation Revolution
Enhancing Your Personal Health Through the Science and Genetics of Mind Body Healing

Author: Herbert Benson, William Proctor

Narrator: Gerry Gartenberg

Unabridged: 7 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/30/2010

Synopsis

More than three decades ago, Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School proposed a theory in his multimillion-copy bestseller The Relaxation Response, which stated that by calming the mind, one could calm the body and alleviate stress, pain, and illness. Recent landmark research from the genome project has proven Benson's theory: using the mind to quiet the body not only eases stress, it actually alters the activity of thousands of genes, promoting wellness. In short, science now proves that relaxation not only changes how a patient feels physically and emotionally, it has the power to transform genes, molecules, cells, and other physiological functions to relieve a variety of afflictions, from high blood pressure to chronic joint pain.

Using clear, straightforward language, Benson takes listeners through specific symptoms, illnesses, and treatments, and advises when and how to put the relaxation response into practice. From anxiety and depression to Parkinson's disease and menopause, all can be alleviated through his methods for overcoming stress. Say goodbye to costly visits to the doctor, side effects of drugs, and needless surgery, and tap into a power you already possess—the power of your own mind.

About Herbert Benson

Herbert Benson, M.D., is the founding president of the Mind/Body Medical Institute and the Mind/Body Medical Institute Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. A pioneer in mind/body medicine, he defined the relaxation response and continues to lead teaching and research into its efficacy in counteracting the harmful effects of stress. His book The Relaxation Response was a bestseller.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nihal on July 13, 2014

A doctor friend of mine recommended this book to me. A systematic application of placebo effect for helping patients, especially those with chronic diseases, is a very plausible approach. Also, I believe that meditation can be a strong preventive medicine measure, thus I have nothing against the pre......more

Goodreads review by Kylie on January 21, 2014

I read the Kindle version of this and found it to be informative and easy to understand. The first half of the book describes very well the power of the placebo effect and the scientific backing on mind-body research. The second half looks more closely at specific ailments and how the mind-body appr......more

Goodreads review by Roland on October 01, 2023

In massage therapy school, we spent most of our time focused on which muscles were attached to which bones, and how the manipulation of soft tissue can achieve a specific outcome. Even though the industry mantra is “Mind, Body and Soul”, my formal education consisted primarily of “Body, Body and Bod......more

Goodreads review by Vincent on January 07, 2022

Surprising This book was surprising to read. There's a lot of common sense that says if you take time to intentionally relax everyday that you're overall sense of well-being and indeed in your physical health will improve. It's quite another thing to say that you can also cure yourself through relaxa......more

Goodreads review by Edison on June 23, 2018

Too repetitive The main message in this book could be summarized in two pages. Then the authors go on repeating it over and over for 200 pages. Lots of stuff, while interesting, is no something the reader of this kind of material would be interested on.......more

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