Mind - Body Research

Reports Of Scientific Research Studies That Illustrate How Your Mind/Emotions Effect & Heal Your Body.

Childhood Experiences Of Abuse And Neglect Can Increase Peoples Risk Of Developing Heart Disease In Later Life
Study Source
Association: National Centre For Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion In Atlanta, United States (US Government Funded Study)
Study Contact: Dr Maxia Dong
Article Source
Sydney Morning Herald:
‘ Childhood Abuse Linked To Heart Risk’
9-10th October 2004, Weekend Edition, 2004
Author: Julie Robotham
Also Reported In The Circulation Journal

Life Pressures Can Take Their Toll On The Body
Study Source
Association: Australian National Heart Foundation
Study Contact: Professor Andrew Tonkin
Article Source
The Sydney Morning Herald:
Stress Fractures
19-20th June 2004
Authors: Jane E Allen & Michelle Hamer

Cancer Sufferers Who Talk About Their Illness Are Often Healthier Than Those Who Don’t
Study Source
Association: NSW Cancer Council, Westmead Hospital, University Of Western Sydney
Study Contact: Professor Jane Usher
Article Source
The Daily Telegraph
Talk Helps Beat Cancer
4th April 2004
Authors: Sarah Grant

Various Research Studies Illustrating Using The Power Of Meditation To Heal Your Body
Article Source
Sydney Morning Herald: Good Weekend Magazine
‘ Can Meditation Heal Whatever Ails You?’
30th August 2003
Author: Kim Zetter

Various Research Studies Illustrating Using The Power Of Meditation To Heal Your Body
Article Source
Time Magazine
‘ The Science Of Meditation’
4th August 2003
Author Joel Stein

Recent Life Changes & Their Perceptions May Have A Significance Effect In The Development Of Bowel Cancer
Study Source
Association: Royal Adelaide Hospital
Study Contact: Brendon Coventry, Surgeon
Article Source
The Sydney Morning Herald:
Work And Stress – Judge Finds A Deadly Link
29-30th March August 2003, Weekend Edition, General News Section
Author: Sherrill Nixon

Calming Artwork May Reduce The Time Spent In Childbirth And The Need For Painkillers
Study Source
Association: London’s Chelsea And Westminster Hospital
Study Contact: Dr Rosalia Lelchuk Staricoff, Director Of Research
Article Source
Sydney Morning Herald:
‘ Healing Art And The Medicine In Music’
8-9th February 2003, Weekend Edition, News Review
Author: Joyce Morgan

Meditation Has Been Shown To Produce Lasting Beneficial Changes In Immune-System Function As Well As Electrical Activity In The Brain
Study Source
Association: University Of Wisconsin-Madison
Study Contact: Professor Richard Davidson
Article Source
The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)
‘ Meditation The Medication: Study’
5th February 2003
Author: John Fauber

Various Research Studies Illustrating How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body
Article Source
Time Magazine Special Issue
‘ How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body’
2003
Author: Michael D Lemonick

Angry People Are More Likely To Suffer A Heart Attack
Study Source
Association: Brown Medical School and Miriam Hospital In Boston
Study Contact: Psychologist Raymond Niaura
Article Source
The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) – Alive & Well Section
‘ Why Anger Is A Killer’
16th December 2002
Author: Jenny Hope
Also Reported In Health Psychology: American Psychological Association

Reducing Causes Of Stress Is Likely To Bring Relief To Sufferers Of Back Pain
Study Source
Association: ‘Spine’ Journal
Article Source
The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) – Alive & Well Section
‘ Back Pain Gets A Beating From Emotions’
25th November 2002
Author: Nadia Miraudo

The Power Of The Placebo On The Body
Study Source
Association United States Study
Article Source
Sydney Morning Herald:
‘ Doctor Feelgood’
17-18th August 2002, Weekend Edition, News Review
Author: Norman Swan