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This science-based approach to the mind-body interface asserts that it is an "irrefutable fact," that, for example, the endocrine, nervous, and immune systems talk to each other in a language that consists of cell products taking direction from the mind. One example: "The hormones that are pumped into your bloodstream when you're angry literally corrode the lining of your arteries." Psychoneuroimmunological themes include health and bodily change related to self-perception, community, personality, attitudes, and emotions. The Benjamin Cummings Web site says the book is "Written by an interdisciplinary team of authors, including two professional health educators who have been deeply involved in Mind/Body research and an MD/Internist who specializes in Mind/Body practices." This edition features new material on insomnia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Detailing the latest scientific findings regarding the relationship between the mind and body, this book discusses how attitudes and emotions directly affect physical health and well-being. Written by an interdisciplinary team of authors, including two professional health educators who have been deeply involved in Mind/Body research and an MD/Internist who specializes in Mind/Body practices, this book details current global findings on the relationship between the mind and body. The authors show that negative emotions such as anger, depression, and anxiety can adversely affect physical health while positive emotions such as humor and optimism can serve to improve health and increase longevity. Relationships between physical health and spirituality, attitude, medicine, and various social factors are explored. The authors stress the importance of health choices and lifestyle factors on overall health and well-being, while laying groundwork for continued research in Mind/Body medicine in the 21st century. For health professionals and general interest.
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