The advice in this book is designed to complement medical advice. Always consult your doctor. The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any techniques as a form of treatment for physical or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any information in this book for yourself, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your action.
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First edition published in Australia 1984
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Contents
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Introduction | The Big Picture—What Is Possible and How
1 The First Step | How to Begin
2 Keeping Hope Alive | Prognosis and Looking into the Crystal Ball
3 What Treatments Will I Use? | Attending to Individual Needs
4 Meditation | The Principles Behind the Silent Healer
5 Meditation | The Practice
6 Meditation in Daily Life | Calm, Clear and Relaxed
7 Mind Training 1 | Positive Thinking: The Conscious Mind at Work
8 Mind Training 2 | Habits and Beliefs, Affirmations and Imagery: The Unconscious Mind at Work
9 Mind Training 3 | The Mind-Body Connection: Using the Power of the Mind for Healing
10 Pain Control | It Is Only Pain!
11 Nutrition 1 | The Principles: A Logical Approach
12 Nutrition 2 | Foods That Heal: Clarifying Your Choices
13 Nutrition 3 | Healthy Boundaries: The Wellness Diet
14 Nutrition 4 | Eating for Recovery: The Healing Diet
15 The Causes of Cancer | It Is All in the Mind—Or Is It?
16 Healthy Emotions 1 | Feeling Well, Being Well
17 Healthy Emotions 2 | Transforming the Negative, Accentuating the Positive
18 Death and Dying | How to Live Well, and Die Well
19 Your Healing Choices | Principles, Practicalities and Spirituality
20 The Sealed Section | The Special Case of Subtle-Energy Medicine
21 Recommendations | An Action Plan
Appendices
References
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