The Roots of Healing: The New Medicine

Weil, Andrew; Toms, Michael; Siegel, Bernie S.; Remen, Rachel Naomi; Goleman, Daniel; McDougall, John; Smith, Helene; Lerner, Michael

ISBN 10: 1561704148 ISBN 13: 9781561704149

Publisher: Hay House Audio, 1997

Synopsis

More than 20 leaders in the health-care field have contributed to this important book which speaks directly to the future of medicine. Focusing on the importance of the relationship between doctors and their patients, Roots of Healing features essays by Dr. Bernie Siegel, Michael Lerner, Ph.D., Helen Smith, Ph.D., and others.

About this title

From AudioFile:

This three-part series addresses the future of health care. Authorities consulted include Bernie Siegel and Deepak Chopra. The first part focuses on doctors and patients, the second part discusses life-threatening illnesses. The third part covers healing practices from around the world. Topics are covered through interviews and conversations with more than twenty health care professionals. Chopra is particularly engaging. Several of the speakers refer to multicultural medicine and the effect of community, citing findings to support their beliefs. Discussions of the power of feelings and problems with the current medical system are also included. E.L.C. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Review:

In Roots of Healing, prominent health care leaders address the future of the medical community and different approaches to enhancing the healing process, from handling life-threatening illnesses to considering whole-body/mind health. This discourse on healing takes the form of interview dialogues between health care professions, who cite personal experience, historical precedent, and professional insights on healing concerns. -- Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Hay House Audio
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1561704148
• ISBN 13: 9781561704149
• Binding: Audio Cassette