The Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Handbook [Paperback]

David Sobel (Author), Robert Ornstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1996

A valuable new kind of prescription for health and well being. It offers easy-to-understand practical advice on improving physical health and leading a happier, more productive life. This book not only explains the important benefits of a healthy mind and body in simple, understandable language, but gives you practical ways to improve how you feel today. From how to manage stress, moods, and illness to communicating effectively, this book offers guidance that can make a positive impact on your life now and in the future.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A deeply practical, highly readable guide to do-it-yourself mind/body medicine. Highly recommended." -- Tom Ferguson, M.D. Author, Health Online , Medical Editor, The Millenium Whole Earth Catalog

"Most highly recommended." -- Dean Ornish, M.D. Director of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute

"This is a book physicians and mental health providers should recommend to their patients ... sound, sensible advice ..." -- C. Everett Koop, M.D., former U.S. Surgeon General

About the Author

David S. Sobel, MD, MPH, is a practicing physician and Regional Director of Patient Education and Health Promotion for the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, a health maintenance organization. He is co-editor of MIND/BODY/HEALTH NEWSLETTER and has written seven books including The Healing Brain and Healthy Pleasures (with Robert Ornstein).

Robert Ornstein, PhD, is a psychologist who has taught and don research at Stanford University, University of California Medical Center, and Oxford University. He is co-editor of MIND/BODY/HEALTH NEWSLETTER and author of 20 books on the brain, mind, and health, including The Psychology of Consciousness, Multimind, and The Evolution of Consciousness.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Medical; 1 edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575770326
• ISBN-13: 978-1575770321
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough, user-friendly, practical book, May 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Handbook (Paperback)

I am a psychologist teaching part-time in a family practice residency. I have been using this book for several years to teach resident physicians ideas and skills to help their patients get better faster. The book does a good job of linking the fascinating world of mind-body medical research with practical ideas about how to change. In particular, the authors help everyone get off to a good start by normalizing the process of change and suggesting ways to avoid relapse. Another strength is the emphasis on a variety of methods to increase relaxation and picturing success, two time-tested skills. I recommend this book without reservation.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical applicable self help, January 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Handbook (Paperback)

This book is organized in a friendly manner and gives innumerable suggestions to improve your mental and physical health. Also provides basic education about the mind body connection. It is a basic text for anyone with interest in self improvement and healthy coping skills.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars absolute best book i have ever read, January 21, 2000

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nick toth (rocky mountains) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Handbook (Paperback)

This book is awesome, It mentions great ways to reframe our toxic way of thinking in an optimistic approach. I would love to teach this material in a class because it affects all of us 100%. The concepts and ideas are staggering and if we apply these principles to our daily lives we are going to live longer and more productive lives as well as reduce depression, hostility and divorce. If you can read, read this book, you will not be disappointed! If you are a therapist ot teacher it would be even more beneficial for you to spread this wonderful knowledge like wildfire. thanx :)