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Title: The Relaxation Response
ISBN: 0380006766
Author:
Herbert Benson
Miriam Z. Klipper
Publicate Date: 1976-08-01
Publish: 1976-08-01
List Price: $7.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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1: Solid Gold Classic
I have used the Relaxation Response or a variation thereof for decades except that I never got into the habit of meditating daily. I intend to correct that now that I have again read this classic book. The Relaxation Response probably offers the most medical benefit for the least effort that almost anything I know of. It's not necessary to read the book -- all you have to know is the four basics of the RR --but the book provides a lot of background which attests to the procedure's validity. This is truly a classic medical self-help book that is even more important in today's stress filled world, with its attendant high blood pressure, reflux, anxiety, depression, anger, etc. etc. If you haven't read this book, do yourself a favor and do so.
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2: Amazing Book
If you want to know more about your subc.I heartily recommend these CDs
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
The Master Key System
Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World
The Science of Getting Rich
The Science of Mind
Think and Grow Rich: Original Version
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3: relaxation response
very good book - not a gimmick.
gives simple to use technique that anyone can use.
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4: This classic is still good
Probably not fair to rate the book below maximum, because this classic really was revolutionary at its publication, and is still very current at its core. The reason for rating the book now, of course, is to recommend/not-recommend a book for reading. Therefore, since the first ?? of "Relaxation Response" covers ground that many more current books do very well, today's reader might well just skim the first six chapters. The seventh chapter quite well summarizes what to DO, and that is what the book is aiming at, after all. As stated at the beginning of that chapter, how to use the relaxation response is very straightforward. Excellent too, but we have to wade through a goodly portion of its approximately 150 pages to see that. Back in its original day, it was probably worth the full wade.
There are only four steps to this process - simplicity is good - and it is not appropriate in a review to list them. Get the book from the library and find them restated in chapter 7.
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5: Lowered Blood pressure, No more acid reflux
Let me just start by stating that I'm a very sceptical person, and have had high blood pressure for 20 years. I also had endoscopy that showed some acid reflux. I saw the original print hardcover book and decided to read it. I couldn't put it down! I immediately began to apply the techniques from the book. My blood pressure went from 145ish/95ish to 108/65, consistently. I felt no "burning" from acid reflux. Prior to reading this book, I had began a diet and exercise program. I lost 25lbs and approx. 2 inches off my waist, but my blood pressure was still high. I liked the way the book was written. Straight forward, no frills, just pertinent, well explained information. This book helped me save my life.
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