Cured - The Remarkable Science and Stories of Spontaneous Healing and Recovery

Ground-breaking. Everyone should read this book'' Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Scorebr>br>When it comes to understanding the connection between our mental and physical health, we should be looking at the exceptions, not the rules.br>br>Dr Jeff Rediger, a world-leading Harvard psychiatrist, has spent the last fifteen years studying thousands of individuals from around the world, examining the stories behind extraordinary cases of recovery from terminal illness.br>br>Observing the common denominators of people who have beaten the odds, Dr Rediger reveals the immense power of our immune system and unlocks the secrets of the mind-body connection. In Cured, he explains the vital role that nutrition plays in boosting our immunity and fighting off disease, and he also outlines how stress, trauma and identity affect our physical health.br>br>In analysing the remarkable science of recovery, Dr Rediger reveals the power of our mind to heal our body and shows us the keys to good health.br>br>''In an era of incurable chronic diseases causing 60% of all deaths worldwide, this book provides one potential way out'' Dr Mark Hyman, author of The Blood Sugar Solutionbr>br>''Seasoned with the author''s penetrating insights about healing, clearly articulated science and illuminating case histories, Cured opens genuine vistas of transforming illness into health'' Gabor Mate, author of When the Body Says No>

About the author

Dr. Jeffrey Rediger is an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and medical director for the McLean SouthEast Adult Psychiatric Programs. He has a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and publishes in the fields of medicine, psychiatry and spirituality.

Report

An amazing piece of work ... Cured is packed with cutting-edge science and powerful, eye-opening real life case studies. Dr Jeff Rediger offers ground-breaking and scientifically-backed evidence of how trauma can have long-lasting effects on our bodies. This is a hopeful tale of how through resilience and meaningful lifestyle adjustments even the most serious of cases can be redeemed. Timely and beautifully written ... Everyone should read this book. Bessel van der Kolk, author of 'The Body Keeps the Score'

Product details

• Authors: Jeff Rediger, Jeff (Dr.) Rediger
• Publisher: Penguin Life
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 15.07.2021
• EAN: 9780241327593
• ISBN: 978-0-241-32759-3
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health; MEDICAL / Healing, True stories, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Healing / General, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, COOKING / Health & Healing / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, HEALTH & FITNESS / Pain Management, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, HEALTH & FITNESS / Healing, HEALTH & FITNESS / Longevity, Popular psychology, True stories: general, Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice, complementary medicine, Complementary therapies, healing & health, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Complementary therapies, healing and health, Popular medicine and health, Sociology: Death & Dying, Personal safety