Cure : a journey into the science of mind over body / Jo Marchant.

The idea of "healing thoughts" has long been suspect, but scientists have recently uncovered evidence that our minds have the power to ease pain, fight off infections and heart disease and even slow the progression of AIDS and some cancers. In Cure, award-winning writer Jo Marchant travels...

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Main Author: Marchant, Jo, 1973- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Broadway Books, [2016]
Edition:First paperback edition
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Faking it: Why nothing works
  • A deviant idea: When meaning is everything
  • Pavlov's power: How to train your immune system
  • Fighting fatigue: The ultimate prison break
  • In a trance: Imagine your gut as a river
  • Rethinking pain: Into the ice canyon
  • Talk to me: Why caring matters
  • Fight or flight: Thoughts that kill
  • Enjoy the moment: How to change your brain
  • Fountain of youth: The secret power of friends
  • Going electric: Nerves that cure
  • Looking for God: The real miracle of Lourdes
  • Conclusion.