What We're Reading: Mary

Mind / Body Medicine: How to Use Your Mind for Better Health,
edited by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.

There’s no doubt that stress affects health, but researchers are finding more and more ways to manage it. This book is a compilation of reports, essays and case studies by renowned doctors from all over the U.S. They look at the role stress plays in many illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, skin problems, asthma, arthritis and others. Then, they look at the ever growing number of ways to manage stress, including meditation, relaxation, exercise, psychotherapy and hypnosis to name a few. With so many approaches to stress management, everyone living in this “age of anxiety” is sure to find some relief.