Mind-Body Medicine: A Clinician's Guide to Psychoneuroimmunology

by Alan Watkins, Wayne B. Jonas, Alan Watkins MD

Psychoneuroimmunology or mind-body medicine is an exploding area of interest in the USA and is becoming of increasing interest worldwide. New and exciting research from both these fields shows that perceptions and emotions directly affect immunity and health. This book assesses the research in this area and assesses the implications of PNI and its application to general medical practice. It looks at the evidence supporting the concept that mind-body...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443055262
• ISBN13: 9780443055263
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Book, needs update

I love his book, it contains an overview of mind-body interactions from every perspective. It is well written (tho the language is British English), very well documented with references and has an un ashamedly clinical orientation. There is golden wisdom in the chapter on "Successful Aging" by Luskin & Newell, I particularly liked the discussion of the effects of listening and the importance of meaning. The treatment of Ischemic heart disease and Cancer are both superb, with helpful illustrations, but both need updates. 1997 was long ago, I have not found anything newer that serves so well as an introduction to the topic. I do recommend it highly.