- Mass Market Paperback: 180 pages
- Publisher: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.; Reprint edition (30 April 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0425081834
- ISBN-13: 978-0425081839
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.6 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 147,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Describes methods for extending the mind's power to heal the body, relieving such complaints as headaches, insomnia, back pain, and angina.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
"Beyond the Relaxation Response", (Benson) is a follow up to his seminal work "The Relaxation Response" and offers a medics perspective on the power of belief - whether religious or otherwise - over health and illness. Lots of work has been done since, but he was early in the field, taking a team to North India where, with the encouragement of the Dalai Lama, he was able to investigate the remarkable ability of Tibetan monks to influence their own body temperatures simply by the process of deep meditation.
He then seeks to apply the insights to Western medical practice, commenting on the power of the placebo effect, and on the importance of the quality of relationship between patient and doctor.
He then seeks to apply the insights to Western medical practice, commenting on the power of the placebo effect, and on the importance of the quality of relationship between patient and doctor.
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61 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Fascinating as well as Practical
31 Oct 2002
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Originally I read this book as a text that I chose as part of a book review assignment I had for a psychology class I was in. For some reason this book really grabbed my interest right away since he was writing about something I knew very little about.
The author describes various accounts of myths and stories of some of the amazing feats that Asian Buddhists have acheived in the past. They do things such as leaping (almost flying) great distances upon rocks, and also being able to increase their body temperatures during meditation. It's said that pious monks can be tested by wearing garments that were drenched in ice cold water, and within a short matter of time the garments would be completely dry. He decided to research these things first hand by performing experiments on their meditation techneques. He even provides the actual experimental results and conclusions from all of the various temperature readings he performed. It's interesting to hear about his interactions and impressions on the Dali Lama as well.
For a more practical usage, this book is great for anyone who wants to learn some realistic and effective step-by-step relaxation and meditation techneques.
Overall, his research is very well organized and stated enthusiastically in an informative manner. This book is valuable in terms of the cultural analysis, the scientific evidence, the psychological studies made, and the practical exercises described within.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Straight Forward and Sensible
20 Dec 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A good, simple read that's also entertaining. The book discusses the possible effects of adding faith to the relaxation response. It would appear that the original 'relaxation response', while good, has an even more profound impact if coupled with a persons personal belief system.
In brief: a good, useful book with easily accessible information.
57 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Beyond The relaxation Response
17 May 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The book relates Benson's research into the power of the mind over the body, but more importantly how to use this power.
The book starts by describing the setting of research criteria and planning a trip to Tibet/Himalayas.
In the Himalayas observations are made of monks who can perform amazing feats in controlloling the skin temperature of their body.
The last section relates to how this body control, which is now called the Relaxation Response, can be used in Western medicine.
A very good book for making readers think about their own limiting beliefs and what can be done if we challange what we believe. The book is also a must for Doctors who want to move on from traditional Western medicine and take in a more holistic approach.
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