Cancer Reconsidered examines the current belief that cancer is primarily genetic, offering evidence that environment, lifestyle, and immunity play crucial roles. Combining leading-edge science with practical strategies, the book empowers readers to reduce their risks and attain a deeper level of health, anchored in their daily lifestyle. Drawing on lessons learned from emerging research, the authors offer a roadmap for prevention and resilience. The pragmatic suggestions provided throughou...

This workbook grew out of the practices assigned for self-growth and development for (1) Holistic Health: Western Perspectives, a course at San Francisco State Uni versity; (2) clients and participants at the Biofeedback and Family Therapy Institute in Berkeley; and (3) participants in peak performance training programs. The goals of this workbook are to offer experiences to facilitate life-long learning of skills to enhance health and growth. We hope the reader will experience increased a...

Biofeedback training is a research methodology and training procedure through which people can learn voluntary control over their internal physiological systems. It is a merger of mUltiple disciplines with interest deriving from many sources-from basic understanding of psychophysiology to a desire for enhanced self-awareness. The goals of biofeedback are to develop an increased awareness of relevant internal physiological functions, to establish control over these functions, to generalize ...

A collection of groundbreaking research by a leading figure in neuroscience.This book compiles, for the first time, Stephen W. Porges’s decades of research. A leading expert in developmental psychophysiology and developmental behavioral neuroscience, Porges is the mind behind the groundbreaking Polyvagal Theory, which has startling implications for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism. Adopted by clinicians around the world, the Polyvagal Theory has provided exc...

Based on cutting-edge brain science, Dr. Martin Rossman has developed a program to help you break the worry cycle—and transform worry into a positive force.Our brains are hardwired for worry. While our ancient ancestors had a legitimate use for the fight-or-flight instinct, today what was once a matter of survival has become the stuff of sleepless nights and anxiety-filled days. At its best, worry is a way for us to turn over and solve a problem in our minds. But f...

This book is a companion book to the PSYCH-K experiential belief change workshops, taught world wide by Certified PSYCH-K Instructors. Visit www.psych-k.com for more information. In this book you will discover: • Why your life doesn't always look as smart as you are. • Why you don't always do the right thing, even when you know the right thing to do. • Why your subconscious beliefs determine the limits of what you can achieve. • Why trying "smarter" is better than trying "harder." • Why ch...

A practical guide to the clinical use of biofeedback, integrating powerful mindfulness techniques.A definitive desk reference for the use of peripheral biofeedback techniques in psychotherapeutic settings, backed by a wealth of clinical researchIntroduces mindfulness and acceptance techniques and shows how these methods can be incorporated into biofeedback practiceStep-by-step instructions provide everything a clinician needs to integrate biofeedback and m...

The celebrated text on working with the circuitry of the brain to restore emotional health—with a new preface from the author.The brain’s circuitry reveals much about its role in our emotional stability and resilience. Neurofeedback allows clinicians to guide their clients as they learn to transform these brain-wave patterns. In this revolutionary book, experienced clinician Sebern Fisher demonstrates neurofeedback’s profound ability to help treat one of the most i...

**In this groundbreaking relationship book, positive emotions expert Barbara L. Fredrickson gives us an entirely new way of understanding love and appreciating its benefits.“A radically new conception of love.”—The Atlantic**Even more than happiness and optimism, love holds the key to improving our mental and physical health as well as lengthening our lives. Using research from her own lab, Barbara L. Fredrickson redefines love not as a stable behemoth, but as micr...

A revolutionary framework for boosting mental and physical health by reevaluating how we interact with the world, from the “mother of mindfulness” and author of The Mindful Body“Counterclockwise presents a new way to think about lifelong health and aging. Read this most important book to improve your quality of life at any age.”—Deepak Chopra, M.D.If we could turn back the clock psychologically, could we also turn it back ...

An essential guide for understanding the inner workings of your brain!Do you really only use 10 percent of your brain?Can a bump to the head really restore memories?Does your brain ever lie to you?Why do you always forget where your glasses are, but never how to read?The brain makes you who you are. This fascinating organ creates your personality and controls your reactions and emotions. It's responsible for how you perceive the world a...

In an attractive, oversized format, enlivened with illustrations, sidebar quotes, personal accounts, techniques to try, and profiles of leaders in the field, Discovering the Body's Wisdom is a basic resource for well-being and natural health.Body disciplines and therapies have enjoyed phenomenal growth in the past decade, becoming a major alternative to mainstream medicine and traditional psychotherapy. But with more than 100,000 practitioners and dozens of methods...