Healing Mind, Healthy Woman: Using the Mind-Body Connection to Manage Stress and Take Control of Your Life - Hardcover

Domar, Alice D.; Dreher, Henry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805041346 ISBN 13: 9780805041347

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co, 1996

Synopsis

The director of women's health programs at Harvard University offers scientifically sound mind-body techniques designed to relieve stress, infertility, high-risk pregnancies, eating disorders, breast cancer, and the effects of menopause. 100,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo. Tour.

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Review

Women are infected with negative self images and stereotypes which can wreak havoc on their ability to stay well and recover from illness. Dr. Domar discusses the connection between psychological suffering, physical illness and healing. Her book contains a section on general health followed by a guide to specific problems. She describes the importance of asking for and accepting support: something most women are much better at giving than receiving.

From the Publisher

An esteemed Harvard Medical School doctor who has developed relaxation methods designed to reduce stress and heal the body now applies those techniques to the seven health issues that most commonly affect women: PMS, infertility, difficult pregnancies, menopause, eating disorders, breast and gynecological cancers, and endometriosis/pelvic pain.

Dr. Domar has created an integrated program of mainstream therapies combined with mind-body relaxation techniques that works far better than either approach alone. Whether used to help women conceive, reduce both the physical and psychological symptoms of PMS, cut down on menopausal hot flashes, or improve self-esteem, Dr. Domar's methods are proven effective, and are now available to all women who want to use their minds to heal their bodies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0805041346
• ISBN 13: 9780805041347
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 422