The Healing Power Of The Mind

Author : Tulku Thondup
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1998-02-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780834824256

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The Healing Power of Mind by Tulku Thondup Pdf

The true nature of our minds is enlightened and peaceful, as the depth of the ocean is calm and clear. But when we mentally grasp and emotionally cling to our wants and worries with all our energy, we lose our own enlightened freedom and healing power, only to gain stress and exhaustion, suffering and overexcitement, like the turbulent waves rolling on the surface of the ocean. Our minds possess the power to heal pain and stress, and to blossom into peace and joy, by loosening the clinging attitudes that Buddhists call "grasping at self." If we apply the mind's healing power, we can heal not only our mental and emotional afflictions, but physical problems also. This book is an invitation to awaken the healing power of mind through inspiring images and sounds, mindful movements, positive perceptions, soothing feelings, trusting confidence, and the realization of openness. The healing principle on which these exercises are based is the universal nature and omnipresent power envisioned in Mahayana Buddhism. Yet for healing, we don't have to be believers in any particular faith. We can heal body and mind simply by being what we truly are, and by allowing our own natural healing qualities to manifest: a peaceful and open mind, a loving and positive attitude, and warm, joyful energy in a state of balance and harmony.

Author : Joan Z. Borysenko, Ph.D.
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1995-03-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781401933067

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The Power of the Mind to Heal by Joan Z. Borysenko, Ph.D. Pdf

The authors have intergrated their considerable knowledge of medicine, metaphysics, spirituality, and alternative forms of healing into a beautiful book that reveals how we can use the amazing power of the mind to heal the physical and emotional ailments that afflict us. This is truly a transformational work!

Author : Rolf Alexander
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997-03-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620551301

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The Healing Power of the Mind by Rolf Alexander Pdf

Based on more than thirty years of research gleaned from Tibetan, Indian, and other cultures, The Healing Power of the Mind provides both spiritual insight and practical advice concerning the true nature of healing, showing how imagination, desire, the power of suggestion, psychic influence and the removal of limitations are valuable tools for maximizing our innate capacity for self-healing. In the spirit of Bernie Siegel's Love, Medicine and Miracles, Dr. Alexander's book explores the body/mind connection and its enormous relevance to health. Originally published as a handbook for Dr. Alexander's patients and later as a popular paperback published by Warner Destiny books, this is a classic which has helped thousands find their way to health.

Author : Bill Moyers
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780307816931

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Healing and the Mind by Bill Moyers Pdf

At last, the paperback edition of the monumental best-seller (almost half a million copies in print!) that has changed the way Americans think about sickness and health -- the companion volume to the landmark PBS series of the same name. In a remarkably short period of time, Bill Moyers's Healing And The Mind has become a touchstone, shaping the debate over alternative medical treatments and the role of the mind in illness and recovery in a way that few books have in recent memory. With almost half a million copies in print, it is already a classic -- the most widely read and influential book of its kind. In a series of fascinating interviews with world-renowned experts and laypeople alike, Bill Moyers explores the new mind/body medicine. Healing And The Mind shows how it is being practiced in the treatment of stress, chronic disease, and neonatal problems in several American hospitals; examines the chemical basis of emotions, and their potential for making us sick (and making us well); explores the fusion of traditional Chinese medicine with modern Western practices in contemporary China; and takes an up-close, personal look at alternative healing therapies, including a Massachusetts center that combines Eastern meditation and Western group therapy, and a California retreat for cancer patients who help each other even when a cure is impossible. Combining the incisive yet personal interview approach that made A World Of Ideas a feast for the mind and the provocative interplay of text and art that made The Power Of Myth a feast for the imagination, Healing And The Mind is a landmark work.

Author : Jon Kabat-Zinn,Richard J. Davidson
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781608826315

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The Mind's Own Physician by Jon Kabat-Zinn,Richard J. Davidson Pdf

By inviting the Dalai Lama and leading researchers in medicine, psychology, and neuroscience to join in conversation, the Mind & Life Institute set the stage for a fascinating exploration of the healing potential of the human mind. The Mind’s Own Physician presents in its entirety the thirteenth Mind and Life dialogue, a discussion addressing a range of vital questions concerning the science and clinical applications of meditation: How do meditative practices influence pain and human suffering? What role does the brain play in emotional well-being and health? To what extent can our minds actually influence physical disease? Are there important synergies here for transforming health care, and for understanding our own evolutionary limitations as a species? Edited by world-renowned researchers Jon Kabat-Zinn and Richard J. Davidson, this book presents this remarkably dynamic interchange along with intriguing research findings that shed light on the nature of the mind, its capacity to refine itself through training, and its role in physical and emotional health.

Author : Dr. Joseph Murphy
Publisher : Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781722523718

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The Healing Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy Pdf

Your thoughts and feelings create your destiny. Whatever your conscious and subconscious minds agree upon will come to pass. Think of illness and you will be ill. Think of happiness and you will be happy. You have the power to control what goes into your mind. Instead of dwelling on depressing and life-sapping thoughts, feed your subconscious with life giving patterns and your actions and reactions will match your thoughts. In The Healing Power of Your Subconscious Mind Dr. Murphy gives you the tools to reprogram your mind to change the nature of your thoughts from debilitating negativism to inspiring affirmation.

Author : David R. Hamilton, PHD
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781788173117

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How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body by David R. Hamilton, PHD Pdf

‘This book will teach you that healing by thought alone is not only possible, but it is a reality.’ - Dr Joe Dispenza, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Supernatural There is no longer any doubt that the way we think affects our bodies: countless scientific studies have shown this to be true. For former pharmaceutical scientist Dr David Hamilton, the testing of new drugs highlighted how profoundly the mind and body are connected. Time and time again, the control group of patients in drug trials improved at similar rates to those who actually received the medicines. Astounded, Dr Hamilton decided to change the direction of his work to explore the relationship between the mind and the body. This bestselling acclaimed book was first published 10 years ago. In it, Dr Hamilton explores the effect of visualization, belief and positive thinking on the body, and shows how using our imagination and mental processes can stimulate our own defences and healing systems to combat disease, pain and illness. In this new edition, Dr Hamilton has added four new chapters to discuss the latest cutting-edge information and extraordinary new techniques. These include using imagery to stimulate the immune system - a method that can benefit cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment - effectively using the mind to speed up rehabilitation from stroke, and powerful visualization strategies to help facilitate recovery from injury and illness.

Author : Richard Brown,Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780834827912

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The Healing Power of the Breath by Richard Brown,Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD Pdf

A drug-free, side effect-free solution to common stress and mood problems—developed by two physicians The audio exercises included with this book can be accessed online at www.shambhala.com/healingpowerofthebreath. Access instructions are also provided within the book. Millions of Americans suffer from mood problems and stress-related issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD. Far too many of them are taking medications that have troublesome side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and disappointing success rates. In The Healing Power of the Breath, Dr. Richard P. Brown and Dr. Patricia L. Gerbarg provide a different way to treat stress: breathing. Drawn from yoga, Buddhist meditation, the Chinese practice of qigong, and other sources, their science-backed methods activate communication pathways between the mind and body to positively impact the brain and calm the stress response. Their anecdotes and easy-to-follow exercises will show you how to apply breathing techniques to help relieve: · Anxiety and depression · Trauma-related emotions and behaviors · Post-traumatic stress disorder · Insomnia · Addiction-related behaviors Complete with an audio download, this book gives you the coping tools you need to lead a calmer, more stress-free life.

Author : Dr. William Backus
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585588862

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The Healing Power of the Christian Mind by Dr. William Backus Pdf

Recent studies confirm what patients, chaplains, and medical clinicians have testified to for years: dwelling on the truth of God's Word can enhance health. Dr. Backus brings biblical balance to mind/body issues while staying clear of New Age philosophies. (Originally titled The Healing Power of a Healthy Mind.)

Author : Thubten Zopa
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780861717965

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Ultimate Healing by Thubten Zopa Pdf

We experience illness on a physical level, but in order to be healed, we must understand where true healing begins: within our hearts and minds. In Ultimate Healing, internationally renowned meditation master Lama Zopa Rinpoche helps us to recognize the root of illness and gives us the tools to create our future happiness. Beginning with stories of people who have recovered from disease through meditation, Rinpoche addresses the central role played by karma and by the mental habit of "labeling" in causing illness, and shows how meditation and other thought techniques for developing compassion and insight can eliminate the ultimate cause of all disease. Ultimate Healing shows us that by transforming our minds, especially through the development of compassion, we can eliminate the ultimate cause of all disease. In addition to relating stories of people who have recovered from disease through meditation, Lama Zopa presents practical healing meditations, including white-light healing, compassion meditation, "taking and giving", and techniques to cure depression.

Author : Tulku Thondup
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2001-10-16
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781570628788

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Boundless Healing by Tulku Thondup Pdf

This book offers simple meditation techniques to awaken healing energies in the body and mind. Using Buddhist principles as a basis, Tulku Thondup has created a universal guide that anyone can use. It will benefit those who want to preserve good health as well as those who need comfort and relief from illness or mental distress. Boundless Healing offers: • Ways to employ the four healing powers: positive images, positive words, positive feelings, and positive belief • Detailed healing exercises that can be done individually or as part of a twelve-stage program • Exercises for dispelling anxiety • Healing prayers for the dying and the deceased, plus advice for helpers and survivors These meditations draw on our innate capacity for imagination and memory, our natural enjoyment of beauty, and our deep-seated longing for a state of quiet calm. For all those who wish to become healthier, happier, and more peaceful in everyday life.

Author : Lewis Mehl-Madrona
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781591439707

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Healing the Mind through the Power of Story by Lewis Mehl-Madrona Pdf

Psychiatry that recognizes the essential role of community in creating a new story of mental health • Provides a critique of conventional psychiatry and a look at what mental health care could be • Includes stories used in the author’s healing practice that draw from traditional cultures around the world Conventional psychiatry is not working. The pharmaceutical industry promises it has cures for everything that ails us, yet a recent study on antidepressants showed there is no difference of success in prescribed pharmaceuticals from placebos when all FDA-reported trials are considered instead of just the trials published in journals. Up to 80 percent of patients with bipolar depression remain symptomatic despite conventional treatment, and 10 to 20 percent of these patients commit suicide. In Healing the Mind through the Power of Story, Dr. Mehl-Madrona shows what mental health care could be. He explains that within a narrative psychiatry model of mental illness, people are not defective, requiring drugs to “fix” them. What needs “fixing” is the ineffective stories they have internalized and succumbed to about how they should live in the world. Drawing on traditional stories from cultures around the world, Dr. Mehl-Madrona helps his patients re-story their lives. He shows how this innovative approach is actually more compatible with what we are learning about the biology of the brain and genetics than the conventional model of psychiatry. Drawing on wisdom both ancient and new, he demonstrates the power and success of narrative psychiatry to bring forth change and lasting transformation.

Author : Lissa Rankin
Publisher : Hay House
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781401939991

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Mind Over Medicine by Lissa Rankin Pdf

Presents evidence from medical journals that beliefs, thoughts, and feelings can cure the body and shows readers how to apply this knowledge in their own lives. -- provided by publisher.

Author : Richard Shames,Chuck Sterin
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0878572104

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Healing with Mind Power by Richard Shames,Chuck Sterin Pdf

Author : Keith R. Holden M. D.
Publisher : Keith R. Holden, M.D.
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-09
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1535601612

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Power of the Mind in Health and Healing by Keith R. Holden M. D. Pdf

"Your mind is the most powerful thing in your control." Keith R. Holden, M.D. For centuries, man has sought to understand the mysterious link between the mind and body as it relates to health and healing. Can we really unlock the power of our minds to improve our health and heal? The answer is a resounding yes! In Power of the Mind in Health and Healing, Dr. Holden shares the latest advances in mind-body science that prove your mind's ability to positively influence your health. He explains how to use mindfulness and meditation to turn on and off genes for optimal health and how to hack the psychology of the placebo effect for self-healing. He also outlines basic functional medicine concepts for improving your health and presents powerful techniques for working with your subconscious mind to remove emotional blocks that might prevent healing. The book contains access to six Guided Meditations, each with a specific goal that is described in the book. In addition, readers have access to free online wellness Bonus Materials.