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In The Healing Mind, Dr. Paul Martin, a renowned professor
behavioral biology, asserts that Wolfe's words are closer to the
truth than we might imagine. Long the stuff of poetry and folklore,
there is increasing scientific evidence that the brain and the
immune system are inextricably linked. Dr. Martin illustrates with
remarkable clarity that biological and psychological links that do
indeed exist between mind and body--links that have in intricately
constructed by evolution over the millennia, links that, when frayed
or severed, are the root cause of more problems that you might
imagine.
Drawing together the latest biological and
medical findings, The Healing Mind explains how we can at
last reconcile many commonplace notions about "psychosomatic"
illness and stress with a modern scientific understanding of how the
mind and body affect each other. Martin makes impressive use of
literary references to illustrate the degree to which we commonly
(and accurately) observe the link between health and psyche. Here,
presented in a fascinating and uniquely accessible manner, are the
latest scientific solutions to some ancient puzzles concerning the
relationship between brain, behavior, immunity, and disease.
In The Press
“A trustworthy discussion....the book spins an intricate network of
mind-body connections based on common sense and the novel work of many
researchers.” —The Washington Post Book World
“Engaging...comprehensive...tantalizing...scientifically
sound.” —Publishers Weekly
“Captivating...Paul
Martin argues brilliantly that all illnesses have psychological and
emotional consequences as well as causes. I stand convinced.” —Literary Review
“An exceptionally readable--that is, both entertaining
and enlightening--presentation of what is now known about how
psychological and emotional states influence physical health and are
in turn affected by it. A clearheaded survey of a muddy field.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Martin's clear exposition...is supported by an in-depth
analysis..This is highly recommended for all consumer health and
public library collections.” —Library Journal
“Most
of the time we think we're sick. It's all in the mind.” —Thomas Wolfe
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