Peggy Huddleston's Relaxation/Healing CD plus Instructional CD [Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

Peggy Huddleston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2005 | ISBN-10: 0964575752 | ISBN-13: 978-0964575752 | Edition: 1

The Relaxation/Healing CD gently guide listeners into a deep state of relaxation using guided imagery to reduce anxiety and connect with an inner peace. The CD can be used with Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster, the best-selling book buy Peggy Huddleston. Or, the CD can be used for general relaxation, as it never mentions surgery. Use it to lessen stress, stop tension headaches and migraines, fall asleep faster, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain and lessen the side-effects of chemotherapy.

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About the Author

Peggy Huddleston

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Angel River Press; 1 edition (May 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964575752
• ISBN-13: 978-0964575752
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Books on CD > Health, Mind & Body > General
  • #30 in Books > Books on CD > Health, Mind & Body > Relaxation & Meditation
  • #54 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Chronic Pain

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It worked for me, August 11, 2007

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Walter H. Crockett (Worcester, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peggy Huddleston's Relaxation/Healing CD plus Instructional CD (Audio CD)

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April and had surgery to remove the prostate in late June 2007, when I was 61. I was not particularly worried about the cancer spreading, because tests indicated that it probably was contained in the prostate. I was worried, however, about the "two I's" -- impotence and incontinence. My surgeon warned me that it could be two years before I knew whether my sexual function would fully return, and that the incontinence could take three months or so to clear up after the operation.

I bought both Huddleston's CD and the companion book, and started listening to the CD two weeks before surgery. I listened twice a day, sometimes three times. I have had training in mindfulness and stress reduction before, so the techniques were not new to me. I found that the CD proceeds through the relaxation exercises a bit more quickly than I would have wanted, but, on the other hand, you get it done in less than 25 minutes and you can get on with your day.

Within three weeks after surgery I was back to 100 percent of sexual performance. In other words, it works just like it used to. This is really remarkable, if you read the literature on prostate surgery and impotence. Of course, it could be all due to my excellent surgeon, Dr. Jim Hu of Brigham and Womens in Boston, who used the Da Vinci robotic laparoscopic treatement, and spent extra time trying to preserve the nerves. However, there's little or no evidence that this type of surgery reduces side effects more than traditional surgery. And I'm sure some of the credit goes to my wonderful wife. I doubt my mating apparatus would work as well if I were single and trying to impress women I didn't know. However, let's give credit where credit is due. I bought this CD to increase my chances of a good recovery, and I hit the jackpot. I believe the incontinence problems are less than average too, but I don't have any real way to measure that.

I would recommend the CD to anyone (and you've got to buy the paperback too, just to fully understand what she asks of you in the CD). I used it after surgery to deal with discomfort, and I continue to use it to relax and deal with everyday stress. At the very least, it will reduce your anxiety before surgery and help you deal with pain afterwards.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Program for Surgery & after, January 15, 2007

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D. Lee (California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peggy Huddleston's Relaxation/Healing CD plus Instructional CD (Audio CD)

My hospital carries this book & CD in the gift shop and recommends it to surgery patients. Most of the Doctors and Nurses are aware of it and many are trained on the positive affirmations. I used it before and after 2 surgeries and through Chemo for Breast Cancer treatment. It helped me relax and concentrate on healing. I recommend it to anyone I know who has to have surgery or other medical procedures.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent relaxation cd, September 7, 2005

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Elizabeth A O'Hara-Fisher (Detroit, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peggy Huddleston's Relaxation/Healing CD plus Instructional CD (Audio CD)

Better than other cds I've heard in this genre. She has a non-irritating voice and manner, so I could get into the relaxation. I use it every night to go to sleep, and remembering the method helps me with anxiety during the day.