Stress Free For Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills For Health An d Happiness
By (Author) Fred Luskin
By (author) Kenneth R Pelletier
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
12th May 2006
United States
General
Non Fiction
155.9042
Hardback
240
Width 155mm, Height 205mm, Spine 14mm
190g
This book's reviews appeared on health pages eg in "YOU" magazine (Mail on Sunday) and "Good Housekeeping". It is written by experts in alternative medicine. The forward is written by Dr. Andrew Weil bestselling author. It will appeal to all stressed out people and those at risk of heart attack. Two leaders in the mind-body field provide scientifically proven, and easy-to-use skills to overcome the physical and emotional dangers of stress in a book that according to "Publishers Weekly" convinces readers that "such magic is possible." We live in an age of stress. Each day at work and at home as we struggle to take care of the basics, constant stress significantly affects our ability to lead healthy and happy lives. We struggle with stomach pain, headaches, mood swings, fatigue, depression, high blood pressure, and even heart failure. Not only does stress damage our physical and emotional well-being, but our relationships and productivity suffer as well. What, if anything, can we do to stop this cycle Dr. Fred Luskin and Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier spent years at the Stanford University School of Medicine developing ten proven skills for eliminating the stress, anxiety, and pain that occur in daily life. Offering more than just the promise of breaking even and eliminating daily stress, these ten skills provide a foundation for living a healthier and happier life. This is not only a practical and accessible guide to conquering the stress in our lives once and for all, it is also the last stress aid you will ever need.
"Luskin and Pelletier offer us simple, commonsense, scientifically tested ways to reduce stress in the midst of our busy lives." -- --RACHEL NAOMI REMEN, M.D., author of Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings
"A major book to help us combat this problem once and for all." -- Richard Carlson, Ph.D. Bestselling author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and Easier Than You Think
"The life skills presented so beautifully here can heal you and reawaken you to a life of joy and fun!" -- Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
"Like a wise friend, it distills decades of research into ten practical and powerful stress management skills." -- Dean Ornish, M.D. author of Eat More, Weigh Less
Dr. Fred Luskin is one of the world's leading authorities on the teaching and researching of forgiveness. He lectures across America on issues such as managing stress, developing emotional competence, and enhancing positive emotions. Dr. Luskin holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and Health Psychology. Dr. Kenneth Pelletier is one of the foremost nationally recognized leaders in alternative and integrative medicine and is the author of ten major books including the international bestseller The Best Alternative Medicine: What Works What Does Not.