Author Description

There is no longer any doubt that the way we think affects our bodies: countless scientific studies have shown this to be true. For former pharmaceutical scientists, Dr. David Hamilton, the testing of new drugs highlighted how profoundly the mind and body are connected. Time and time again, the control group of patients in drug trials improved at similar rates to those who received the medicines. Astounded, Dr. Hamilton decided to change the direction of his work to explore the relationship between the mind and the body.This bestselling acclaimed book was first published ten years ago. In it, Dr. Hamilton explores the effect of visualization, belief, and positive thinking on the body and shows how using our imagination and mental processes can stimulate our defenses and healing systems to combat disease, pain, and illness.In this new edition, Dr. Hamilton has added four new chapters to discuss the latest cutting-edge information and extraordinary new techniques. These include using imagery to stimulate the immune system - a method that can benefit cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment - effectively using the mind to speed up rehabilitation from stroke, and powerful visualization strategies to help facilitate recovery from injury and illness.