The Healing Power of the Breath: Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety, Enhance Concentration, and Balance Your Emotions

Brown, Richard P.; Gerbarg, Patricia L.

ISBN 10: 1590309022 / ISBN 13: 9781590309025

Published by Shambhala, 2012

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Synopsis:

A drug-free, side effect-free solution to common stress and mood problems--developed by two physicians <p/> Millions of Americans suffer from mood problems and stress-related issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD. Far too many of them are taking medications that have troublesome side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and disappointing success rates. <p/> In The Healing Power of the Breath, Dr. Richard P. Brown and Dr. Patricia L. Gerbarg provide a different way to treat stress: breathing. Drawn from yoga, Buddhist meditation, the Chinese practice of qigong, and other sources, their science-backed methods activate communication pathways between the mind and body to positively impact the brain and calm the stress response. Their anecdotes and easy-to-follow exercises will show you how to apply breathing techniques to help relieve: <p/> - Anxiety and depression
- Trauma-related emotions and behaviors
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Insomnia
- Addiction-related behaviors <p/> Complete with an audio download, this book gives you the coping tools you need to lead a calmer, more stress-free life. <p/>NOTE: The audio exercises included with this book can be accessed online at www.shambhala.com/healingpowerofthebreath

About the Author: A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD, is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York Medical College and maintains a private practice, and facilitates research on mind-body treatments for anxiety, PTSD, and stress-related medical conditions. She has lectured on integrative treatments in psychiatry at the American Psychiatric Association, and other professional conferences.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Healing Power of the Breath: Simple ...
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
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