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Worthless 2010-05-05

Reviewer: D. Finne

I have looked at this book several times since I ordered it and each time have come away with the same impression: it is unreadable. The book is not a coherent analysis of spiritual healing, but a compilation of pieces by different authors, all of whom share--in my view--a completely superficial and uninteresting perspective.

This book purports to be scientific, but it succeeds only in being dull. Here are some sample titles: "Depression and Healing Touch," "Depression and Healing with Crystals," "Depression and Distant Healing," and so on. It is like a laundry list of new age topics.

For some insight into spiritual healing, one needs to turn to those who have done the spiritual work. I would recommend the following three titles: "Plant Spirit Medicine" by Eliot Cowan, "Grandfather" by Tom Brown, and "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramhansa Yogananda. These books, while not exclusively about spiritual healing, reveal the inner dimension.

Great connection between spirituality and science 2010-02-12

Reviewer: Joseph Higgins

I loved this book because it really shows how science is actively researching the influence of spirituality on the healing process. By showing the history of clinical studies that have taken place and that are still being examined the reader can understand that this area of healing is being taken very seriously by the mainstream establishment. Great to use against people who think it's all fake stuff. A serious look at the science aspect of healing.
Hello...Anyone Home?: A Guide on How our Deceased Loved Ones Try to Contact Us through the Use of Signs (Volume 1)

Fantastic information! 2009-02-11

Reviewer: Reader Views

Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (2/09)

The author has given readers some great food for thought on healing in a time when medical costs are rising and many individuals cannot afford healthcare. Through scientific methods he has proven that people can heal themselves with spiritual healing, meditation and laying of hands. If you were skeptical of this type of healing prior to reading this book- it will make you think twice about your opinion.

Within the five chapters of this book, Dr. Benor has addressed issues such as: a summary of healing approaches, actual information from healers, as well as numerous studies on healing actions for animals, yeast infections and the immune system; and, he provides several thoughts on future research.

In one chapter, the author discusses risks vs. benefits of healing. He does say, "...we must be cautious with healing as we would with any other untested modality in conventional medical practice." Prior to anyone using this type of healing, it is recommended that the individual discuss it with his/her doctor. Dr. Benor also states that even though Western medicine is a leader in the medical field, we forget that we are a very diverse culture and many individuals have different concepts on how to address their medical issues.

In this one volume, Dr. Daniel J. Benor, MD, has provided a wealth of information and has backed up his information with in-depth research. "Spiritual Healing" is a book the reader will want to keep in their library.

The Definitive Source for Energy Medicine Research 2004-08-10

Reviewer: A Happy Graduate

When completing my doctoral dissertation, I found this book to be absolutely invaluable. It would have taken me many, many months of effort to locate the information in Dan's book - and it may have been impossible to access some of the research. The book is also extremely valuable in convincing readers that energy medicine is alive and well, and is becoming a scientific field in its own right. A great compendium of energy medicine research. Thanks Dan - keep up the good work.

TOUCHES ALL BASES 2002-03-04

Reviewer: Michael E. Tymn

This book examines every type or form of spiritual healing, including Reiki, LeShan, Qigong, dowsing, craniosacral therapy, the Bowen technique, Barbara Brennan healing, Polarity Therapy, Shen healing, healing touch, etc. Spiritual healing is defined as a systematic purposeful intervention by one or more persons aiming to help another living being by means of focused intention, hand contact, or "passes" to improve their condition.

The author states that he was a skeptic, but that personal
experiences and research have convinced him that spiritual healing really exists and is a potent therapy. The book contains 124 scientific studies supporting various methods of spiritual healing.

Many well-known healers, such as Harry Edwards, Ethel Lombardi, and Dr. Ursula Thuberg are mentioned and their methods and approaches discussed. In 597 pages, the author seems to have touched all bases in providing proof that spiritual healing works. It is more than a book. It is an encyclopedia.