Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body

Discover the groundbreaking insights in 'Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body' by Jo Marchant. This compelling paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2017, challenges traditional notions of health by exploring how the mind can profoundly impact physical well-being. With 336 pages of in-depth research and real-life examples, this book delves into scientific evidence that connects emotions, beliefs, and thoughts to bodily healing processes. Readers will find fascinating case studies showing how meditation can reduce symptoms of depression, while social support networks can boost life expectancy. Marchant's exploration includes innovative treatments, such as virtual reality for burn victims, and the calming effects of scents on immune responses. This must-read book demonstrates that the mind is a powerful ally in the journey to better health, encouraging readers to harness their own mental strengths. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your understanding of holistic health or looking to improve personal wellness, 'Cure' offers practical insights based on the latest scientific findings. Order now and embark on a transformative journey that reveals the extraordinary ability of your mind to foster healing. Enjoy FREE shipping across New Zealand, and please allow up to 10 days for delivery. Note: Combined shipping with other products is not available for this item.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925498462
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 336


Description:
A rigorous, sceptical, deeply reported look at the new science behind the mind's extraordinary ability to heal the body.

Have you ever felt a surge of adrenaline after narrowly avoiding an accident? Salivated at the sight (or thought) of a sour lemon? Felt turned on just from hearing your partner's voice? If so, then you've experienced how dramatically the workings of your mind can affect your body.

Yet while we accept that stress or anxiety can damage our health, the idea of 'healing thoughts' was long ago hijacked by New Age gurus and spiritual healers. Recently, however, serious scientists from a range of fields have been uncovering evidence that our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs can ease pain, heal wounds, fend off infection and heart disease, even slow the progression of AIDS and some cancers.

In Cure, award-winning science writer Jo Marchant travels the world to meet the physicians, patients and researchers on the cutting edge of this new world of medicine. We learn how meditation protects against depression and dementia, how social connections increase life expectancy, and how patients who feel cared for recover from surgery faster. We meet Iraq war veterans who are using a virtual arctic world to treat their burns and children whose ADHD is kept under control with half the normal dose of medication. We watch as a transplant patient uses the smell of lavender to calm his hostile immune system and an Olympic runner shaves vital seconds off his time through mind-power alone.

Drawing on the very latest research, Marchant explores the vast potential of the mind's ability to heal, acknowledges its limitations, and explains how we can make use of the findings in our own lives.

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