Over the past twenty years, an explosion of scientific studies have helped to explain why our state of mind may exert such a strong influence on the state of our health. In "Mind-Body Unity" science writer Henry Dreher weighs the results of leading-edge mind-body research, and he concludes that mind and body are not merely connected, they are unified. Our minds play a role in health, Dreher argues, the way our eyes play a role in sight.

Integrating biological research on mind-body unity with psychosocial research on emotions in human health, Dreher surveys remarkable findings on the role of emotions, coping, and personality in coronary heart disease; on psychosocial factors in cancer progression and survival; and on the social dimensions of human health. He also describes mind-body approaches to the treatment of cancer, women's health conditions, somatization disorder, and in surgery. Finally, Dreher provides a critical overview of the social and political context of this research, from the presentations of leading popularizers such as Bernie Siegel and Deepak Chopra, to the experiences of practitioners and patients, to the resistance of mainstream medicine, to the many exciting possibilities suggested by a deeper understanding of how mind and body are inextricably bound.

Hope and courage from the ageless wisdom of the Psalms: For generations, the Book of Psalms has been a source of comfort for those ill or grieving. The Healing Power of Psalms identifies how each of 15 Psalms addresses particular situations, for when the reader is dealing with fear, loneliness, death, guilt, and more, and it underscores how the Psalms' themes of compassion and mercy can have a dramatic healing effect on the mind, spirit, and sometimes even the body. - Ecumenical inspiration from one of the United States's most highly regarded and pioneering spiritual teachers: For more than half a century, Rabbi Samuel Chiel has advised members of his Boston-area congregation (where he is now rabbi emeritus) to turn to their religious faith when despair and fear become overwhelming. Longtime host of NBC's Eternal Light, Chiel has also been a pioneer in interfaith relations and in speaking to broad audiences about spiritual topics.

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