The Caduceus Solution

"For many years, science has incorporated into medical practice the idea that psychology has a powerful impact on health. This is a remarkable idea! Dr. Dean Ornish , after years of working with heart patients , realized that above all else, a patient’s loving relationship s with others is the most important factor in aiding their recovery . Other medical professionals, such as Dr. Herbert Benson, author of the Relaxation Response, have discovered that there is a real relationship between cultivating a peaceful mind and physical health.   Our intention is to show you how to shift your focus from a concern with the body ’ s health to the cultivation of a truly happy state of mind. We believe that you can become healthy by letting a true sense of well-being permeate your life. As a result of this process, you will also learn how to communicate more lovingly, and increase your ability to become a good friend." ~from "The Caduceus Solution, ...

Ideas on what is healthy, and what is not, have changed over the centuries. F or most of my life, I never would have guessed how powerful, certain ways of thinking could affect your health. I had no idea that thoughts and beliefs that I held about my self and others could be changed in such a way that made me healthier.  I thought health was mainly a physical matter that focused on care of the body. I had believed that a strong emphasis on exercise, diet and medications were the prescription for health. Then one day, I decided to become healthier than I was, at that time, and I was led in a different way. Health maintenance took on a different form and health and well-being grew. "The Caduceus Solution" presents a theory that I accepted and applied. Increased health was was the result and I was able to facilitate healing in others. There are several of these experiences written about in the book. T he ideas and simple methods are laid out in this short ...