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Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0375751394
ISBN-13: 9780375751394
Jun 1998
Publisher: Random House Inc
355 pages
Language: English |
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Synopsis
Leo Galland tells how he gradually became disenchanted with Western medicine's focus on disease, and how he came to explore an integrated approach to wellness along with alternative methods of healing. Much of POWER HEALING involves his four pillars of healing. He begins with a "person-centered diagnosis," which takes into account a range of factors in a person's life. He discusses toxic factors in our environment, and detoxification. Much of POWER HEALING addresses the subject of nutrition, with practical advice on good eating habits. Galland also addresses emotional issues that affect health. POWER HEALING is filled with good advice backed up by scientific research. (Earlier editions of this book were called THE FOUR PILLARS OF HEALING.)
| Size | | Length: | 355 pages | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 18.4 oz |
Industry Reviews
Galland, a pioneer in integrated medicine and a specialist in treating undiagnosed or difficult-to-treat illnesses, describes in detail a new model for disease causation known as "Patient-Centered Diagnosis," which identifies "mediators, triggers and antecedents of disease in individual patients." Using case histories and lots of footnotes, he contrasts it with other models of disease, going into great detail about "the anatomy of an illness." Part of the model is called "The Four Pillars of Healing," which includes having a relationship with your health provider, eating a balanced diet, maintaining environmental hygiene, and eliminating toxins from your body. There are no new ideas here, although Galland does make a bit much of the relationship between health and cleanliness. He suggests what seem to be extreme measures such as keeping pets out of the bedroom. Although Galland wrote this book for the lay reader, it would probably be more useful for nursing, social work, or other students studying health psychology. An optional purchase for most alternative medicine collections. Natalie Kupferberg, Ferris State Univ. Lib., Big Rapids, Mich.
Stefanatos
Galland, a New York physician who specializes in hard-to-treat illnesses, advocates the concept of health restoration. Taking the conventional biomedical model to task for its disease-centered focus, he urges patients to participate actively in the enhancement of their own health. In his view, health enhancement and restoration are based on four elements: relationships, lifestyle or diaita (an ancient Greek concept embracing diet, rest and exercise), a hygienic environment and detoxification of the body. The component of relationships refers mainly to one's social networks, but Golland also offers advice for developing a productive, collaborative relationship with one's doctor. Explanations of the other "pillars," are illustrated with narratives about patients, reference lists and recommendations for specific actions. Dense with information and demanding close attention, Galland's text at times seems directed more towards fellow physicians in an attempt to persuade them to adopt his principles than to the public. Appendices provide additional guidelines and resources. (June)
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