IRB Media Summary of Herbert Benson, M.D. & Miriam Z. Klipper's The Relaxation Response

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The author continued: The present world is a different one. Grief, calamity, and evil cause inner bitternessthere is disobedience and rebellionEvil influences strike from early morning until late at nightthey injure the mind and reduce its intelligence and they also injure the muscles and the flesh.#2 The presence of mental stress as a part of modern living has been the subject of a number of books, most of which concentrate on the psychology of stress. We will explore how stress affects you internally and how it can physically undermine your health.#3 The epidemic of hypertension is not limited to the United States or other industrial nations. It has steadily been increasing in prevalence, and it is present in many younger age groups.#4 The field of psychosomatic medicine is the study and treatment of diseases caused or influenced by psychological events. However, most physicians remain distrustful of psychosomatic diagnosis and treatment.