How Meditation Heals : Scientific Evidence and Practical Application

PART ONE: Explaining Meditation 1(38) Health Is the Art of Balance 3(7) The Biology of Relaxation 10(10) Meditation: The Basic Principles 20(9) A Versatile Skill 29(10) PART TWO: Healing the Body 39(102) The Cardiovascular System 41(6) A Healthy Musculature 47(10) Body-scanning Meditations 57(5) Breathing Easily 62(10) Acute Pain 72(6) Migraines and Chronic Pain 78(9) Insomnia and Fatigue 87(11) The Digestive System 98(6) Stress and the Immune System 104(8) Infertility and Sexuality 112(11) Worry, Panic and Compulsions 123(9) Smart Sensuality 132(9) PART THREE: Healing the Mind 141(44) An Instinct for Health 143(7) Detachment and Awareness 150(7) What about Positive Thinking? 157(8) How to Meditate on an Illness 165(7) Facing the Negatives, Enhancing the Positives 172(10) Cancer and Serious Illness 182(3) Notes 185(3) Bibliography 188(3) Index 191