Dr. Dossey deals with the mind-body connection and the power of hope and healing that lies within each of us. Restoring the spiritual art of healing to the science of medicine, his books guide us toward a medicine that is both more effective and more humane.
Studies show that almost everyone prays when faced with illness or grave injury.
Dr. Herbert Benson, a Harvard University physician, explores the intersection between objective science and the mystifying power of the human spirit. Excellent on recent research into the power of faith . In this comprehensive book, Dr. Matthews, a leader in the field, seeks to revive the ancient connection between science and religion, restoring them to their original roles as the twin traditions of healing. The neglect of religious values and practices in medical settings has serious implications - not only for doctors, patients, and national health policy, but also in the treatment of hypertension, drug abuse, depression, cancer, heart disease, and more. Solidly grounded in the latest scientific evidence, The Faith Factor is filled with remarkable case histories from Dr. Matthews's own practice, where he prescribes both faith and medicine, prayer and Prozac.