Love & Survival: The Scientific Basis for the Healing Power of Intimacy
by Dean Ornish
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Author: Dean OrnishEdition: Hardcover
Format: Large Print
Published: 1998-09
ISBN: 078621550X
Number of pages: 502
Publisher: Thorndike Press
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Book Review: Touch and 'feeling that you matter' heal
Summary: 4 Stars
A focus on a critical aspect of healing - the spiritual dimension. The power of touch was probably most aptly pointed out in a group of patients suffering potentially fatal irregular heartbeat and how those patients whose pulse was checked by a nurse had a far greater incidence of reverting back to normal heartbeat than those who were solely mechanically monitored.
The book illustrates the value of a close, trustworthy, positive confidant and how that person's existence can enhance the likelihood of survival- Poor family relationships do not preclude one from reaping the benefits - any close trustworthy confidant/s or even the value of a support group can enhance one's prospect of survival.
Invaluable reading for the patient and equally, anyone who has a loved one or friend seriously ill, the knowledge in this book can greatly assist.
Summary of Love & Survival: The Scientific Basis for the Healing Power of Intimacy
Many people know Dean Ornish as the doctor who proved that symptoms of heart disease can be reversed with a regimen of a low-fat diet, exercise, and stress reduction. In Love & Survival, he concentrates on the less tangible aspects of a healthful life. Through anecdotes and dozens of scientific studies, Ornish demonstrates that personal intimacy and other aspects of emotional well-being--all the elements that make up what we call "love"--are as important to our physical condition as to our mental health. Not only do these positive emotions motivate us to make better lifestyle choices, Ornish argues, they also have a powerful direct effect on our bodies, giving us stronger immune systems, better cardiovascular functioning, and longer life expectancies. But the benefits of opening our hearts to others go beyond curing our bodies of disease; it's also the first step toward healing our entire lives.A BOLD NEW LOOK AT HEALING FROM DEAN ORNISH, M.D.The visionary physician who showed-for the first time-that heart disease is reversible by changing diet and lifestyle now reveals one of the most powerful factors in health and illness: the healing power of love, intimacy, and spiritual transformation.According to Dr. Ornish, 3I am not aware of any other factor in medicine-not diet, not smoking, not exercise, not stress, not genetics, not drugs, not surgery-that has a greater impact on our quality of life, incidence of illness, and premature death from almost all causes.2 Dr. Ornish is a pioneer once more as he persuasively argues that love and intimacy are a root cause of what makes us sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer and what leads to healing.In Love & Survival, Dr. Ornish provides a review of the science supporting the powerful role of intimacy in health and illness, reveals in very personal terms his own struggles with intimacy and meaning, and describes strategies and techniques for enhancing love, intimacy, and communication.
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