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The Healing Self: Supercharge your immune system and stay well for life
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304 pages, Paperback
Published January 3, 2019
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Deepak Chopra
697 books19.1k followersDeepak Chopra, MD serves as the Founder and Chairman of The Chopra Foundation, and Co-Founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing.
As a global leader and pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, Chopra transforms the way the world views physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness. Known as a prolific author of eighty books books with twenty-two New York Times best sellers in both fiction and non-fiction, his works have been published in more than forty-three languages.
Chopra’s medical training is in internal medicine and endocrinology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Chopra serves as Co-Founder and Chairman of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing, Founder of The Chopra Well on YouTube, Adjunct Professor of Executive Programs at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, Columbia University, Assistant Clinical Professor, in the Family and Preventive Medicine Department at the University of California, San Diego, Health Sciences, Faculty at Walt Disney Imagineering, and Senior Scientist with The Gallup Organization.
GlobeIn acknowledges Chopra as "one of top ten most influential spiritual leaders around the world." TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as "one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credits him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine."
As a global leader and pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, Chopra transforms the way the world views physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness. Known as a prolific author of eighty books books with twenty-two New York Times best sellers in both fiction and non-fiction, his works have been published in more than forty-three languages.
Chopra’s medical training is in internal medicine and endocrinology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Chopra serves as Co-Founder and Chairman of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing, Founder of The Chopra Well on YouTube, Adjunct Professor of Executive Programs at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, Columbia University, Assistant Clinical Professor, in the Family and Preventive Medicine Department at the University of California, San Diego, Health Sciences, Faculty at Walt Disney Imagineering, and Senior Scientist with The Gallup Organization.
GlobeIn acknowledges Chopra as "one of top ten most influential spiritual leaders around the world." TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as "one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credits him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine."
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January 31, 2018
Quite a disappointment. There is absolutely nothing new in this book. The authors write about the effects of stress on the body and how poor food choices contribute to disease. The title is misleading as the book doesn’t teach how to heal but what causes disease. Eat right, exercise, and meditate. That was the basis of the book. They also included a Do and Don’t list which I found both elementary and condescending. For example, one Don’t list stated that one should never challenge one’s Dr. or appear to know more than them. I found this laughable. We should be able to advocate for ourselves. If I did not challenge doctors, my daughter would not be alive today. Also in the Don’t list, in the event of a hospitalization, don’t call the nurse if it’s not urgent as she gets burned out from your anxiety. Sadly, it seems the authors are disconnected from frontline medicine and current hospital culture. The authors did say that the title would leave many disappointed because what they were seeking would not be found in this book and I agree with them. I was disappointed. I’ve long loved Deepak Chopra‘s books and feel he missed the mark on this one. A read for those who are in the beginnings of their journey towards healthy living. Great directives on food choices and effects of stress on the body.
January 16, 2023
I’m in two minds about this.
On one hand, I really appreciated the copious amounts of scientific evidence in the book, broken down into easily digestible pieces. I especially enjoyed the initial reference to Ellen Langer’s youth experiments.
On the other hand, I do believe I was the wrong audience for this. Many of the chapters seemed tedious and repetitive, but I do believe that has to do with my amassed learnings within the field. Despite this, I did find some sections extremely insightful, and will recommend the book to people who I believe will gain further benefit.
I do have to note that I disagreed with some claims in the “Anti-Inflammation Diet”, but it’s generally not a terrible standardized diet for beginners to follow.
On one hand, I really appreciated the copious amounts of scientific evidence in the book, broken down into easily digestible pieces. I especially enjoyed the initial reference to Ellen Langer’s youth experiments.
On the other hand, I do believe I was the wrong audience for this. Many of the chapters seemed tedious and repetitive, but I do believe that has to do with my amassed learnings within the field. Despite this, I did find some sections extremely insightful, and will recommend the book to people who I believe will gain further benefit.
I do have to note that I disagreed with some claims in the “Anti-Inflammation Diet”, but it’s generally not a terrible standardized diet for beginners to follow.
March 9, 2018
I was expecting to read some interesting new methods and ideas, but instead seemed more of a thesis on what he has found brought his studies and experiments. The outcome being quite the obvious.
There is also quite a lot of scaremongering which for a positive outlook it book seemed a little OTT.
There is also quite a lot of scaremongering which for a positive outlook it book seemed a little OTT.
October 12, 2019
Abandoned after 1 chapter. Just could not get in to it.
January 15, 2020
I enjoyed reading this book.
January 23, 2021
Excellent book. Simply wonderful. A must read. I love this book.
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