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Brain Mechanisms that Give the Iceman Unusual Resistance to Cold

By Wayne State University—Office of the Vice President for Research — 2018

Dutch adventurer Wim Hof is known as ‘The Iceman’ for good reason. Hof established several world records for prolonged resistance to cold exposure, an ability he attributes to a self-developed set of techniques of breathing and meditation—known as the Wim Hof Method. Yet, how his brain responds during cold exposure and what brain mechanisms may endow him with this resistance have not been studied—until now.

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The Connection

Diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, journalist Shannon Harvey went in search of the missing link in healthcare. Featuring interviews with leading scientists The Connection proves we have more to say about our health than we thought.

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The Mind/Body Effect: How Behavioral Medicine Can Show You the Way to Regain Control of Your Own Health

From the author of #1 bestseller The Relaxation Response comes a practical guide to how behavioral medicine can counteract the harmful effects of stress and help you regain control of your health.

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Legacy of Wisdom-Dr. Herbert Benson-Collaborating in Health Care

How can we best collaborate in the health care system? Dr. Herbert Benson, one of the original researchers who showed that we can in fact use our rational faculties to affect body states, is interviewed about how to best collaborate in today's complex medical system.

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Herbert Benson—the Relaxation Revolution: Enhancing Health Through Mind Body Healing

Pioneer of mind body medicine Herbert Benson discusses his book, "The Relaxation Revolution: Enhancing Your Personal Health Through the Science and Genetics of Mind Body Healing," presented by Harvard Book Store. In the 1970s, Dr.

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Mind Over Menopause: The Complete Mind/Body Approach to Coping with Menopause

Millions of women report the years after menopause as a time of increased confidence and feelings of empowerment. However, the menopause transition can be a difficult one. Maybe you've endured night sweats.

Herbert Benson, Leslee Kagan, Bruce Kessel

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Mind Your Heart: A Mind/Body Approach to Stress Management, Exercise, and Nutrition for Heart Health

Based on the innovative Cardiac Wellness Program at the world-renowned Mind/Body Medical Institute, founded by pioneering physician and researcher Herbert Benson, M.D.

Aggie Casey, Herbert Benson, Ann MacDonald

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Beyond the Relaxation Response

From the bestselling author of The Relaxation Response, a practical program that may help you: • Relieve headaches, backaches, and chest pains • Lower blood pressure and cholesterol • Mitigate insomnia and decrease anxiety In just minutes a day, you can easily master the stress-reduction...

Herbert Benson, William Proctor

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The Relaxation Response

Herbert Benson, M.D., first wrote about a simple, effective mind/body approach to lowering blood pressure in The Relaxation Response. When Dr.

Herbert Benson, Miriam Z. Klipper

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Relaxation Revolution: The Science and Genetics of Mind Body Healing

In the 1970s, Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School ushered in a new era of understanding in the field of mind body medicine. Coining the term “relaxation response,” Dr.

Herbert Benson, William Proctor

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