Dr. Bernie Siegel, a pediatric surgeon renowned for his holistic healing approach, teams up with neuropsychologist Dr. Paul Pearsall, author of Super Immunity, to explore the profound connection between mind and body. They discuss how positive mindset and emotional well-being significantly influence health outcomes. The conversation highlights the power of visualization, the importance of nurturing relationships, and how love acts as a healing force during illness. They also emphasize embracing life's moments and reshaping one’s perception for better health.
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Mind-Body Healing Connection
Emotions and thoughts have a direct effect on physical health and healing.
There is an inner healer that can be maximized to improve the immune system and fight disease.
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Mind Controls Timing of Death
People die more often on certain days like Mondays, suggesting mind-body timing.
We have control over when we die based on mental and spiritual readiness.
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Visualize Healing for Surgery
Talk to your body before surgery, telling it to minimize blood loss and heal.
Visualize successful surgery and healing to reduce pain and aid recovery.
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In 'Love, Medicine and Miracles', Bernie S. Siegel shares his experiences as a surgeon and his observations of 'exceptional patients' who have defied medical odds through their courage, love, and determination. The book emphasizes the importance of unconditional love as a powerful stimulant of the immune system and highlights the role of patients in participating in their own recovery. It includes stories of patients who have survived against all odds and discusses the principles of self-healing, relaxation, meditation, and visualization in maintaining health and avoiding illness.
Cancer Ward
Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's "Cancer Ward" is a powerful novel based on the author's own experiences with cancer. The story unfolds in a Soviet-era hospital ward, where patients from diverse backgrounds confront their illnesses and grapple with existential questions. Solzhenitsyn masterfully portrays the human spirit's resilience in the face of suffering and death. The novel explores themes of faith, hope, and the search for meaning amidst adversity. It's a profound exploration of the human condition, offering a unique perspective on illness and mortality.
Super Immunity
Super Immunity
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Paul Pearsall
Paul Pearsall's "Super Immunity" delves into the intricate relationship between the immune system and the mind. The book explores how psychological factors, such as stress, emotions, and beliefs, can significantly influence the body's ability to fight off disease. Pearsall presents compelling evidence demonstrating the impact of mental and emotional well-being on immune function. He emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive mindset and nurturing emotional health to enhance the body's natural healing capabilities. The book offers practical strategies for strengthening the immune system through a holistic approach that integrates mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Original Air Date: March 12, 1987
Neuropsychologist and New York Times best-selling author of Super Immunity, Dr. Paul Pearsall and Dr. Bernie Siegel, pediatric surgeon and author of New York Times #1 Bestseller, Love, Medicine and Miracles discuss the crucial link between the mind and body and how this can affect the treatment of illnesses. They explain the importance of peace of mind, visualization and why it’s important to like your life. They also share how to talk to your body, the importance of optimism and how to maximize the healer within. Dr. Paul Pearsall passed away in 2007.
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