The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, & Miracles

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With more than 100,000 copies sold of his self-published book, The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton teams up with Hay House to bring his message to an even wider audience. This book is a groundbreaking work in the field of new biology, and it will forever change how you think about thinking. Through the research of Dr. Lipton and other leading-edge scientists, stunning new...more

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Published March 1st 2011 by Hay House (first published 2005)

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Aug 12, 2011 Christopher rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book was okay. The parts about new biology were interesting, but i just do not feel that the author had a strong enough understanding of the other topics to adequately tie them together. He talked some about quantum mechanics and how it has changed our understanding of reality, but did not make a clear connection between that and what he was saying.
Also, he wrote the book as if to say that his message, that people are largely influenced by their environment and are able to make of it what t...more

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Jun 29, 2007 Dennis rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Doctors, hypnotists, anyone interested in the power of prayer

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Outstanding presentation of the science behind positive subconscious programming! Written by a cellular biologist, Dr. Lipton presents a very strong case for why the cell's membrane runs the show and how we directly influence those membranes with our minds.

Easy to read. Helps the reader move smoothly beyond outdated Newtonian physics, Descartes' separation of science/spirit, and Darwin's survival of the fittest into Einstein's quantum physics and the truth about cooperative living for survival a...more

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Sep 19, 2011 Angela rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is awesome! I've been learning and working the Law of Attraction for the last few years and have seen marked results. But there have been times that I've wondered, "where's my stuff" some of the other things I've been trying to manifest. After reading this book, I not only understand how LOA works, but am now able to break through the barriers of the few things I've had a difficult time attracting. Seems too good to be true, from inside the box we've all been trained to think in, but I do b...more

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May 02, 2009 Jenell rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: science, psychology

Some teachers can just kill your interest in science. They can make it so impossibly abstract that you can’t find any relation to it. Perhaps that is what put me off as I began to read Bruce Lipton’s The Biology of Belief—not that he wasn’t giving a context and showing a relationship to science—quite the opposite. He reminded me of someone receiving an award for the first time and thanking everyone! He was unbridled, unguarded—unintelligent? No! That I was offput by his enthusiasm, is really a r...more Some teachers can just kill your interest in science. They can make it so impossibly abstract that you can’t find any relation to it. Perhaps that is what put me off as I began to read Bruce Lipton’s The Biology of Belief—not that he wasn’t giving a context and showing a relationship to science—quite the opposite. He reminded me of someone receiving an award for the first time and thanking everyone! He was unbridled, unguarded—unintelligent? No! That I was offput by his enthusiasm, is really a reflection on me, not him. We are subtly taught to look cool, to appear unaffected, because if we are moved by something, we might be moved into the unknown. This illusion of control seems solid, but it is death for an organism. It is static, whereas life is responsive, adaptive—dynamic. And so is Bruce Lipton. I appreciate that he loves science and is so enthusiastic about it, while acknowledging that science is the continuing exploration of theories. He adheres to objectivity, one of the main tenets of scientific research, but you can definitely see the twinkle in the eye behind the lens!

After Lipton has given us a picture of his academic journey and his unfolding interests, questions and discoveries, he gives a very thorough explanation of the workings of the cell. His writing is well thought-out and organized. He provides extensive end notes as well as referencing other chapters in the book. He really ties everything together and gives great metaphorical examples for laypeople like me so that we can begin to understand the complex machinations, not only of the cell, but of how it is related to quantum physics and what he calls Systems Biology. Lipton believes that the Neo-Darwinian adherence to the theory of survival of the fittest characterizes life in competition, whereas at the cellular level, there is complex communication and collaboration—strength in numbers. The world is not our enemy; it is our belief that it is that causes disease. Beliefs are our subconscious programming. Conversely, if we believe in our vitality, it will flourish.

While we are in the midst of the sixth mass extinction in our planet’s history, our fate is not sealed. While the segue was a little abrupt, I believe that the implication is that our consciousness can change the future and that we must start with ourselves and our children. I thought, “This is great! I can’t wait to hear his ideas on how to do this!” Lipton explains how we have two minds: the subconscious mind for processing vast amounts of information in the present moment (including habits and beliefs) and the conscious mind that has the ability to learn from the past and plan the future. He states how difficult it is to change subconsciously acquired habits and beliefs. Don’t we all know that! So, how do we do it? How do we change our subconscious programming? Unfortunately, Bruce Lipton is not a psychologist. It is not in the last chapter or the Epilogue—but after that—in the Addendum, that the reader is merely referred to someone who is a psychologist and practices something called PSYCH-K. The “K” stands for kinesiology, the science of human movement. The website referred to was not very revealing, and the one book on it was not well-reviewed, saying it had little substance and appeared to be a promotional ploy to get people to go to the author’s expensive workshops. Though The Biology of Belief was a very good book (so deliciously over my head that it deserves a second read) and so well-referenced throughout—it leaves me shocked that it led to this singular reference on the application of his ideas. But I sense that Bruce Lipton is a seeker, and perhaps his continuing research and collaboration will prove ever more fruitful. He does have an audio cd coming out in October 2008 entitled, Spontaneous Evolution. I’ll have to check that out.
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Mar 25, 2012 David rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: biology, philosophy, audiobook

I listened to this short audiobook, which contrary to the "unabridged" description, is much much shorter than the book by the same title and author. It starts up with an in-depth look at how perception alters the response of cells. It discusses epigenetics, and how proteins really contain the "secret of life", and not DNA itself. So far, so good.

The author then tries to make a parallel between cellular perception and an organism's sense of perception. He describes ways in which perception and be...more

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Aug 07, 2007 Pamela Ramey-Tatum rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: anyone interestd in Law of Attraction

I am currently reading this (not even 1/2 way through it), so will write more later. But so far, I like the book very much. Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., a cellular biologist, has an easy style and has a great sense of humor. I know a lot about consciousness as cause (Law of Attraction)--I teach courses on the subject myself--but, because Lipton is a cellular biologist, he's coming from the point of view of our cells--and showing scientifically the biochemical effects of our thoughts on our cells and thu...more

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Feb 24, 2008 Robin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Okay, it IS a science book, but it was really interesting! The author is a cell scientist, and by understanding cells and quantum physics, he sets out to show that our beliefs really do change our biology. I think he does a good job. This also makes a case for why alternative and eastern medicine works, based on energy. He writes in a way that is easy to read in spite of the scientific content. There is a chapter on parenting, and the effect that parents' beliefs and messages have on children (b...more

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Oct 16, 2011 Teeuhh rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm curious to find the original articles for a lot of the studies he cited. Interesting book with ideas which intrigued me. I kept thinking maybe it was too short - or too heavy with the initial science background when I kept waiting for him to get to the actual integrated theories (I guess it's because the cell biology/physiology wasn't too new for me, I just kept wanting to skip it...). Glad I read it regardless!

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Aug 09, 2011 Neelesh Marik added it · review of another edition

Bruce Lipton puts you and me squarely in the centre of evolutionary unfolding –not through mystical enjoinment alone, but through scientific argument –quantum mechanical principles of observer-centricity woven together with the ‘New biology’ of epigenetics and signal transduction.

In a compelling crusade against the conventional belief that genes control life – Lipton contends how it is in the narrow interests of the establishment (governments, the pharma industry, the medical profession etc) to...more

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Mar 01, 2013 Lage von Dissen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lipton discusses how signals outside of the cell, analogous to an energy field, is what ultimately controls our DNA, as opposed to DNA controlling our cells. There is a complex interplay between the environment and the DNA and genes within it. Isolating one or the other misses the point, because they affect each other in profound ways. After the human genome project, I believe it was around 23,000 genes that were found in all. However, biologists noted that there were far more degrees of variati...more

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Feb 21, 2013 Joye rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, science, physics

I really wanted to like this book. I just listened to it on a long car ride. First of all, the writing was terrible. He must have used the word "interesting " every 3 sentences. I learned very little from this book except some biology about DNA that I hadn't read before.
The beginning was interesting(tee hee, there is that word again!) about the history of science and biology, but I had read other books about it in more depth. He was following a thought about the role of DNA in our body's working...more

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Jan 16, 2013 Max rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I certainly applaud the author, especially one from such a science-oriented background, for writing this book. He attempts to "prove" the power of the mind with scientific studies, etc. On some levels he succeeds; there are certainly some surprising and interesting studies he cites.
However, the book is entirely too filled with tedious, dry scientific discussion that, in my opinion, really didn't need to be there. He could've greatly shorted that part of the book. Also, I can't help but raise and...more

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Dec 02, 2012 Brian rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The main hypothesis of Dr. Lipton's book is that the environment that an individual encounters is more influential to their destiny than their biological genes. He supports this hypothesis by comparing humans to the cells that each and every one of us is made of. He debates that every individual cell is controlled more by the signals it receives through its cell membrane than by the genes contained in the nucleus. His metaphor involving a computer in this section draws a clear picture even for t...more The main hypothesis of Dr. Lipton's book is that the environment that an individual encounters is more influential to their destiny than their biological genes. He supports this hypothesis by comparing humans to the cells that each and every one of us is made of. He debates that every individual cell is controlled more by the signals it receives through its cell membrane than by the genes contained in the nucleus. His metaphor involving a computer in this section draws a clear picture even for those of us with only limited biology experience. In act, all of the metaphors used in this book help to click everything into place- you can tell that Dr. Lipton has extensive experience as a teacher.

The implications of his new biology are empowering- no longer do you need to feel like the victim of biology. By changing your perception of the world, you can change your environment and relieve yourself from the constant stress that causes illness and unhappiness. We all are programmed with behaviors through nurture starting at an early age, and unlike genetics these actions can be corrected. His claims also provide a scientific backbone as to why energy healing and other non-western approaches to medicine work despite big pharma's attempt to disprove them. A little belief can go a long way.

This book is rather dense with biological principles, and at times it can be difficult to see where the points being argued by Dr. Lipton fit into the larger picture he is trying to paint. Furthermore, there is a lot of reference to quantum physics in this book, but little of it is used other than Einstein's mass-energy equivalence theorem. I would love to see a further expanded version that discusses how other parts of quantum physics would fit into this new biological view presented by Dr. Lipton.

As an electrical engineer, this book particularly intrigued me during the portions that it discussed how susceptible our cells are to electromagnetic radiation. It makes you wonder how the waves from the cell phones in our pockets, the electrical lines running through our homes, and the countless other frequencies we encounter on a day by day basis effect our overall health over time.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an open mind looking to bridge gaps between spirituality and science with a solid biological foundation built by a great teacher.(less)

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Sep 01, 2012 Carlo rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

More outside the box thinkers like Bruce Lipton PhD are needed to help evolve our world into a more creative, loving, sustainable society. The author has taught at University of WI Medical School in the 70's and followed that with research in genetics and microbiology at Penn St. & Stanford's Schools of Medicine. He does a great job sharing with the reader his findings, thoughts, and theories on the amazing power we all possess. The genes we are born with is a general framework but because s...more

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Jul 25, 2012 Jonathan Jobe rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As I read this book I established a love-hate relationship with the author. I agree with the author wholeheartedly that the fields of epigenetics and quantum physics can and will significantly change the way we treat illness. His discussion of the placebo effect with respect to antidepressants was fascinating. However, I became annoyed by his many jabs at "the establishment" and his insistence that his "New Science" and "New Biology" would lead to his condemnation like a modern day Galileo. His...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Lee Harmon rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lipton is a cell biologist whose “study of cells turned [him] into a spiritual person.” This is a highly readable science book, defining how beliefs control behavior and gene activity, and consequently the unfolding of our lives. It’s a fun learning tool that doesn’t dig too deeply, with an uplifting message.

Belief truly is biological. One interesting topic that Lipton addresses is the placebo effect. It “is quickly glossed over in medical schools so that students can get to the real tools of mo...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Tom rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This book provides an interesting and easy to understand introduction to some of the newer concepts in cell biology and how they relate to quantum theory. I particularly appreciated his ‘sandwich model’ of the cell membrane. He considers the cell membrane, rather than the nucleus and DNA, to be the ‘brains’ of the cell. He sees the cell membrane as essentially the programming interface of the cell, on which environmental cues are encoded, then transmitted to the nucleus for a response. In this,...more This book provides an interesting and easy to understand introduction to some of the newer concepts in cell biology and how they relate to quantum theory. I particularly appreciated his ‘sandwich model’ of the cell membrane. He considers the cell membrane, rather than the nucleus and DNA, to be the ‘brains’ of the cell. He sees the cell membrane as essentially the programming interface of the cell, on which environmental cues are encoded, then transmitted to the nucleus for a response. In this, he makes clear that he disagrees with the Central Dogma of biology which states that the function of the cell is directed from the genes within the cell nucleus. Instead, the function of the cell is determined by the environment, mediated by signals received by the cell membrane.
He makes the important point that biology (and medicine) have not accommodated quantum physics and remains mired in Newtonian physics. This may help to explain many of the anomalies that have arisen in medical science.
There is a ‘new agey’ feel to the book which detracts from it’s central points. Being a cell biologist, he is, perhaps understandably, focused too much on cells. Although he states that the cells are components of an organism, he doesn’t seem to follow this through. For example, one can understand that cell membranes are not just containers for cells, but are part of all cell membranes and tissues etc. and, thereby, see them as being in continuity. Also at times, he seems to lose control of his metaphor of the cell as representative in miniature of the organism and, indeed, society and the biosphere as a whole. For example, in the epilogue, he describes cancer cells as essentially ‘homeless, jobless cells that are living off the other cells in the community’. I doubt that he intended that metaphor to be a reflection of the homeless and jobless at the human level of society as a whole and yet he does rocket back and forth between these dimensions elsewhere in the book.
Since it was published in 2005, it would be helpful for the publisher to seek an updated version to take into account the new information out there.
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Sep 04, 2011 Rommel rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I picked up this book after seeing a few short presentation of Dr. Bruce Lipton on youtube that spoke to the power that beliefs have on the reality we each create for ourselves.

At the beginning I was apprehensive at picking up a book on biology as I thought I wouldn't understand it, as my background hasn't been in science. However, after watching a few of the you tube videos from the author and reading more and more of the book, the language became almost second nature, almost.

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Aug 04, 2011 Iona Tamsin Stewart rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is an exciting book that reveals a scientific basis for the demolition of the theory of genetic determinism.
In his work as a cell biologist Lipton discovered that the cell membrane and not the gene-containing nucleus is responsible for what happens in the cell. He thereby concludes that we are not controlled by our genes but that it is our interactions with the environment that are significant. His book thus provides a weighty contribution to the nature-nurture debate.

He also refutes the ol...more

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Jul 18, 2011 Jason rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This probably would've been a much more impressive book if I didn't have a background in molecular and cell biology. I'm not saying that science can't be tied to the power of positive thinking, but his conclusions require enormous leaps in order to tie one to the other. Some of the experimental results he points to are incredibly weak and superficial (DNA methylation rates) and his attempt to involve quantum mechanics by including it in a later chapter like an afterthought in order (I guess) to...more

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Jul 13, 2011 Heather rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I liked the book, because I finished it. Lately I don't feel obligated to finish a book, just for the sake of finishing it. If it bums me out, or loses me due to meandering or the blowing of hot air, I feel okay to abandon it. The fact that I read through it, then, and eagerly, is saying something for it.

I enjoyed learning more about cell biology, and found heart in the fact that here is a scientist who admits they don't know everything. When faced with their science, instead of feeling godlike...more

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Dec 30, 2009 Eileen Souza rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: brain-science

This was an interesting book that I got for Christmas this year. I had seen it in the book store, and put it on my wish list. I'll get into why I gave it three stars below, but I do want to emphasize that there were some very thought-provoking topics that were discussed throughout the book.

The first, Einstein's E=mc2. Dr. Lipton said "The fact that energy and matter are one and the same is precisely what Einstein recognized when he concluded that E=mc2. Simply stated, Energy (E) equals matter (m...more This was an interesting book that I got for Christmas this year. I had seen it in the book store, and put it on my wish list. I'll get into why I gave it three stars below, but I do want to emphasize that there were some very thought-provoking topics that were discussed throughout the book.

The first, Einstein's E=mc2. Dr. Lipton said "The fact that energy and matter are one and the same is precisely what Einstein recognized when he concluded that E=mc2. Simply stated, Energy (E) equals matter (mass) multiplied by the speed of light squared (c2). Einstein revealed that we do not live in a universe with discrete, physical objects separated by dead space. The universe is one indivisible, dynamic whole in which energy and matter are so deeply entangled that it is impossible to consider them as independent elements." I'll never look at that equation the same way again.

The second interesting topic was about western vs. eastern medicine, and that western medicine has refused to ackowledge that our body functions are inter-connected, and driven by energy (the brain). The part that I found most interesting was about the placebo effect, and why more research is not done on the power of that persuasion, and it's healing effects. There was a study done by a knee surgeon and his "fake surgeries" that was absolutely fascinating.

The last subject was about the impact of parent emotions and environment in pre- and perinatal care, and the impacts of "programming" that we give our children. For example, minutes after birth, an infant can float and kick it's feet in water and be completely comfortable. However, we freak out when that infant goes near the pool, and then struggle to teach them how to swim as toddlers because they're "afraid" of water. Unfortunately the book was a little vague on this subject, and I wish there had been more specific examples of ways to re-program errors that we have already absorbed.

This book got three stars for three reasons- first, the first 70 pages of supposition on the inner-workings of a cell were a bit too dry and felt like 8th grade science. I could have done with 5 pages reminding me about the gogli, DNA, RNA, amino acids, and protein. I understand that the author's attempt was to "re-train" us on information that we had falsely been taught, but I think think it went a bit too deep.

The second reason is because the book never actually told us how to fix our thoughts to fix our minds to fix our bodies. He alluded to the challenges we face when trying to reprogram the subconscious with the conscious mind, and change our perceptions, but there were no clues as to how to be successful with that. In my opinion, that was the goal of the book, and though there were definitely interesting topics discussed, we never got to the meat and potatoes.

The third reason is that Dr. Lipton took about 6 too many shots at fellow scientists/doctors who have not evolved to include quantum physics in their beliefs. It's very powerful to talk about the places where western medicine fails, but it loses that power when you take a stab at someone as you're doing it.

Overall it was a thought-provoking book, and I will definitely carry some of the topics along with me. However, if you're interested, rather than put you through the process of reading it, I'll be happy to discuss it over lunch :)(less)

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Oct 28, 2012 Hal rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm not sure what to make of this book really. I got it from a bibliography from all things of a book about trading. So I was thinking I would get something on spiritualism or motivation/self improvement. Something along those lines. The book mostly focused on fairly high level biology of cell behavior. What was kind of funny is he inferred he did not want to get too technical being a biology professor then proceeded to spend about three-fourths of the book talking about technical biology matter...more

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Apr 02, 2013 Yasser Mohammad rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Once in a whole you have to read something that you think is not worth it to open your mind for new ideas that may turn out to be worth it after all. That is why I started reading this book. I expected some more of the law of attraction stuff.

I am still 33% through the book and it was much better than what I expected. The idea of the cell not being completely controlled by DNA is for me interesting. Nevertheless, it seems that the author jumps too fast sometimes to unwarranted conclusions.

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Apr 04, 2012 Ron Campbell rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: recommended, new-science

This book is what started my awareness of the importance of our Belief System. It also started to show me how Consciousness expands to everything that is a part of our Physical world.

Lipton is a Biologist and he discovered that the single cell has a sense of self and even more that it is a part of something greater (the body). In his work with the single cell organism he discovered that it is the membrane of the cell that is the center of the cell's being. Until this discovery it was believed t...more

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Jan 07, 2009 Justine rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In terms of epigenetics vs. genetics, Bruce Lipton leans much more towards genetics although he contradicts himself when he tries to apply his theory about biology to societies.

I loved his illustration of how cell membranes work -- using two pieces of bread, a large chunk of butter and olives! He makes it all intuitive.

He proves that the real brains of the cell is not the nucleus, as I was taught in 7th grade, but it is actually the membrane. The nucleus is more like the "gonads" -- as he calls...more

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Jan 25, 2013 Matt rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As a practicing traditional naturopath, I am obligated by the tenets of my profession to incorporate ALL aspects of a client's being into the process of restoring health. Bruce Lipton offers a powerful and persuasive argument, offered in an easily readable style, which slams the door on the Newtonian paradigm of reality and helps usher us into the infinitely more powerful, exciting and helpful realm of epigenetics as a primary determinant of human health. Like any pioneer, he has been and will b...more

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Oct 29, 2010 Josh rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Biology of Belief was written to convey “ground-breaking work in the field of new biology.” The author, Dr. Bruce Lipton, certainly has the educational and professional background to deliver this new information. He taught at two medical schools and performed some of his cell research at Stanford University. However, some readers may be disinterested in reading this book simply because the information ‘should be presented in a medical or peer-reviewed journal if the information is accurate a...more The Biology of Belief was written to convey “ground-breaking work in the field of new biology.” The author, Dr. Bruce Lipton, certainly has the educational and professional background to deliver this new information. He taught at two medical schools and performed some of his cell research at Stanford University. However, some readers may be disinterested in reading this book simply because the information ‘should be presented in a medical or peer-reviewed journal if the information is accurate and credible.’ I can appreciate this view, but on the other hand, the medical world may not be prepared to accept the information Dr. Lipton includes in these pages.

Lipton begins his treatment of the subject on the right foot: discussing his background, his research, and how and why he became so interested in cellular research. He also discusses at length his dissatisfaction with the dominant paradigm in his profession. It is widely accepted in the scientific community that DNA pretty much rules the roost, so to speak. It is “biology’s Central Dogma…The dogma is so fundamental to modern biology it is essentially written in stone, the equivalent of science’s Ten Commandments. The dogma, also referred to as ‘The Primacy of DNA,’ is a fixture of every scientific text” (61). This is the paradigm that Lipton argues against.

In order to solidify his point with his readers, later in the book, Lipton has to explain the foundation of his subject, so he discusses at length DNA, cellular proteins, cell biology, and a new field of scientific inquiry called epigenetics. While the average reader may look at this information and think, “that just sounds like reading a science textbook,” in a way, it is. However, Lipton has to talk about it (and does so using language that most readers will easily understand) in order to get to the topic in Chapter 3: the cell membrane. DNA enthusiasts believe that the true “brain” of each individual cell is the nucleus of that cell. The nucleus contains all genetic material, so this makes sense. But Lipton contends that the cell membrane is the actual “brain” of every living cell. This shift in thinking is foundational in Lipton’s premise: that we have the power to actually change our biology simply by believing that we can.

Lipton’s journey towards understanding the new biology next took him into the world of physics—specifically, quantum physics, or quantum mechanics as it is commonly called. Quantum mechanics has been around since the days of Einstein’s famous equation: E = mc2. Lipton avoided this field of study as much as possible when he was a biology student because “…almost all of my peers avoided it like the plague. Quantum physics was shrouded in mystery—we biology majors were convinced that it was very, very ‘weird’ science. We thought only physics majors, masochists, and outright fools would risk five credits on a course whose premise was, ‘Now you see it, now you don’t’” (95).

Quantum mechanics deals with matter at the sub-atomic level. Remember learning about atoms in school? Quiz question: atoms are made up of what? If you answered protons, electrons, and neutrons, you are correct! If not, most people probably didn’t either. It has probably been a while since you even thought of the word “atom.” Do you remember what protons, electrons, and neutrons actually are? If you said positively, negatively, or neutrally charged particles, you were correct again. If not, well, life goes on. The point is this: atoms are simply small bits of energy, and everything in our universe is made up of atoms. So, at the atomic level, human beings, along with everything else, is composed of energy.

Yes, energy. “Einstein revealed that we do not live in a universe with discrete, physical objects separated by dead space. The Universe is one indivisible, dynamic whole in which energy and matter are so deeply entangled it is impossible to consider them as independent elements” (102). Lipton argues that the current medical educational system and profession is “…trained to view the body only as a physical machine that operates in accordance with Newtonian principles…However, because of their Newtonian, materialistic bias, conventional researchers have completely ignored the role that energy plays in health and disease” (102). Because our biology is based on energy at the atomic level, human beings have the power to manipulate their biology for their own good by learning to manipulate that energy. Case in point: the placebo effect.

In order to avoid giving away the rest of the story, I will conclude my review here. While it is true that Lipton’s arguments would be “easier to believe” had his findings and conclusions been published in a medical or scientific journal, he uses recent, documented scientific research to back up his claims and conclusions. Overall, Lipton proved his point and piqued my curiosity. The book is well written and follows a thought process that is easy to follow. Oh, and another thing, you do not need to brush up on physics or cell biology to get through this book.

I would suggest this book to anyone, whether you are a skeptic or a believer in alternative healing methods. In a world that requires major medical innovations, alternative healing methods may be exactly what the doctor ordered. Dr. Bruce Lipton may, by the final page, make you a believer.(less)

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May 14, 2013 Jeannie Colling rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I found this book really interesting, but I'm not sure his conclusions are as far out in left field as he thinks. It was a challenge for me to read because it has been more years than I care to remember since I have studied biology, so even though this was an attempt to "dumb it down" for the non scientist, I had to strain my brain cells. That is good for me though and not a complaint. I found it interesting that quantum physics may tell us more about cellular activity than Newtonian physics. I...more

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Nov 06, 2011 Jrobertus rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lipton was once on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin, and then went off to be in a rock band. It appears that loud music and drugs burned out his brain cells. He got a job at a forth rate med school in the Caribbean, but discovered there is more money in writing junk science. This guy is a charlatan, but as H.L. Mencken said, " nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public". In this book, Lipton misrepresents the view of contemporary science and demonstr...more

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About Bruce H. Lipton

Bruce H. Lipton, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences.

Dr. Lipton began his scientific career as a cell biologist. He received his Ph.D. Degree from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville before joining the Department of...more Bruce H. Lipton, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences.

Dr. Lipton began his scientific career as a cell biologist. He received his Ph.D. Degree from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville before joining the Department of Anatomy at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine in 1973. Dr. Lipton’s research on muscular dystrophy, studies employing cloned human stem cells, focused upon the molecular mechanisms controlling cell behavior.

Dr. Lipton’s novel scientific approach transformed his personal life as well. His deepened understanding of cell biology highlighted the mechanisms by which the mind controls bodily functions, and implied the existence of an immortal spirit. He applied this science to his personal biology, and discovered that his physical well-being improved, and the quality and character of his daily life was greatly enhanced.

Dr. Lipton has taken his award-winning medical school lectures to the public and is currently a sought after keynote speaker and workshop presenter. He lectures to conventional and complementary medical professionals and lay audiences about leading-edge science and how it dovetails with mind-body medicine and spiritual principles. He has been heartened by anecdotal reports from hundreds of former audience members who have improved their spiritual, physical and mental well being by applying the principles he discusses in his lectures. He is regarded as one of the leading voices of the new biology. Dr Lipton’s work summarizing his findings, entitled The Biology of Belief, (Hay House Publishing, 202 pages, $25, hardcover, ISBN 978-1-4019-2311-2). His new book, Spontaneous Evolution, Our Positive Future and a Way to Get There From Here, (Hay House Publishing, ISBN 978-1-4019-2580-2) is available now.

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