Guide to Stress Reduction, 2nd Ed. [Paperback]

L. John Mason (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 22, 2001

The increasingly frenetic pace of modern life can take a heavy toll on our physical and mental well-being, and we all have the headaches, backaches, and insomnia to prove it. As a professional stress-reduction therapist, Dr. L. John Mason has made it his life's work to combat the debilitating effects of this all-consuming condition. In the original GUIDE TO STRESS REDUCTION, Dr. Mason presented a comprehensive program of exercises designed to alleviate stress, helping thousands of afflicted readers return to the comforting fold of life's natural rhythms. Newly revised, Dr. Mason's landmark book continues to teach us how to reduce tension and anxiety with techniques such as autogenics, visualization, meditation, biofeedback, and desensitization. • Previous edition sold 30,000 copies.• Provides tips for controlling specific ailments, including high blood pressure, chronic pain, abdominal disorders, and insomnia.For a list of appearances by this author, check out our Calendar of Events.

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Throughout Dr. Mason'¬?s book are practical and effective steps to stress management through meditation, relaxation exercises, nutrition, and exercise. This comprehensive approach offers an effective program of great benefit.-Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier, University of California School of Medicine

About the Author

L. John Mason, Ph.D., is in private practice at the Stress Education Center since founding it in 1978. He is a member of the Biofeedback Society of America and is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Biofeedback Society of California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 326 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts; Revised edition (May 22, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587610914
• ISBN-13: 978-1587610912
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #735,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Being in a state of constrant stress is not healthy and can be managed or eliminated, September 20, 2007

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Craig Matteson (Saline, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guide to Stress Reduction, 2nd Ed. (Paperback)

This book has remained in print for 25 years so it definitely has an audience. The author makes his living helping people learn techniques to eliminate the stress response from their lives by learning to trigger the relaxation response. This book teaches you a variety of techniques from deep breathing exercises to visualization, mediation, and gentle exercise.

While he provides the text for talking you through these exercises in the book, he also sells tapes on his website. The idea would be that you would listen to him talk you through them rather than trying to remember the words in the book or read them while you are trying to focus your attention elsewhere.

I think what he says is generally good advice even if he gets a bit new agey for my tastes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A guide to fighting stress at work and home, December 20, 2007

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Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guide to Stress Reduction, 2nd Ed. (Paperback)

This is the latest version of a bestseller that has been in print for more than 25 years. John Mason is clear and persuasive about why constant stress is an inappropriate (if natural) part of modern life. The techniques for learning to relax and letting go of stress make a lot of sense, and tapes of the various methods are available to buy from the author's associated Web site. Some of the medically related claims about the benefits of stress reduction are somewhat less convincing, but taken as a practical approach to becoming healthier and happier through relaxation, this book is a proven winner. We recommend it to anyone suffering from undue stress in their working life or at home.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars stress guide, July 12, 2008

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This review is from: Guide to Stress Reduction, 2nd Ed. (Paperback)

This guide was very helpful and FULL of ideas to reduce stress. Not every idea is for everyone, but everyone will certainly find something useful in this book.