Publisher Description
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.
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About the Authors
Herbert Benson, MD, is the Mind Body Medical Institute associate professor of medicine at Harvard. He is the author of the bestselling book The Relaxation Response, as well as many other trade books. His groundbreaking work established the modern field of mind body medicine. Dr. Benson is the director emeritus of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
William
Proctor, JD, a graduate Harvard College (magna cum laude in history) and
Harvard Law School, has authored, coauthored, or ghostwritten more than eighty
books in such fields as health and fitness, business and investments, religion,
personal motivation, politics, the media, and education. He is also the author
of three novels. His books, which have sold over ten million copies in more
than forty languages, include international bestsellers and an eighteen-week
appearance on the New York Times bestseller list for nonfiction. His books have received many publishing
industry awards, including the Templeton Foundation Book of Distinction Award.
About Gerry Gartenberg
Gerry Gartenberg brings more than ten years’ broadcasting experience as a national award-winning television consumer and health reporter to his work as a narrator. He was chosen by Elie Wiesel to record a new translation of the author’s bestselling holocaust memoir Night. His other audiobooks include Zen Inklings and The Zen Eye, both collections of stories, fables, parables, sermons, and lectures from the world of Zen. Gartenberg holds a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He resides in White Plains, New York.