Product Description

"If you have an interest in optimum mental health, this book belongs on your shelf!"
—Amy Weintraub, author of Yoga for Depression

"A must-read for anyone interested in overcoming depression and healing themselves naturally. A very important book that will elevate you in many ways. Everyone must seek it out."
—Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., author of Meditation as Medicine and Dead Brain Cells Don't Lie

Activate the inherent wisdom of your mind-body

Healing Depression the Mind-Body Way shines a new light on the darkness of depression by presenting specific antidepression strategies designed to help you unleash your innate healing potential. The time-tested advice presented in this book is based on the latest theories of modern science and the practical wisdom of Ayurveda, an ancient system of natural medicine. This unique book offers a comprehensive step-by-step program for eradicating the root of depression from the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your being.

Through detailed questionnaires about your psycho-physiological profile and elemental imbalances, you will identify an archetype that most represents your experience with depression. Then, you will design a tailor-made health program to regain balance in your mind-body.

You will learn to undo depression by:

• Identifying your unique manifestation of depression based on elemental imbalances

• Using yoga, exercise, and breathing techniques that are in sync with your specific physical, mental, and emotional needs

• Using food and meditation as medicine

Whether you are battling a depressive episode or need support coping with the problems of daily living, this book will help you awaken the "physician within" and embark on a pathway to a life of balance and renewal.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18108 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780470286319
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
NANCY LIEBLER, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, professor, and lecturer. She teaches at the Michigan School of Professional Psychology and practices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. SANDRA MOSS, M.S.P.H., is an Ayurvedic practitioner and a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, practicing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. An active researcher and writer, Moss lectures and consults nationwide. Visit their Web site at www.depressionproofyourlife.com.

Customer Reviews

A Very Balanced View
I guess if I had one word to describe this book on treating depression naturally, I would say it was balanced. It is based upon Ayurveda, which is a traditional mind-body medicine in India- the main theme here being that nature and the mind-body are aspects of a single continuum of intelligence. But whether you buy into that or not, it makes little difference, because the book has some great strategies for treating depression, addressing such issues as...

-meditation
-how you breathe
-exercise
-yoga
-sleep
-what you eat

As you can see, a lot of areas are covered, which are bound to help a lot of people. So, if you're looking for natural solutions for depression, I'd have to say that this is a very good place to start. For readers wanting to know more on how to specifically use exercise to treat their depression, I can also recommend Exercise Beats Depression as a good resource. Good Luck!

Most Practical Book in Ayurveda
BRAVO to Dr. Nancy Liebler and Sandra Moss for the most practical, yet in-depth, how-to-book I have read on the application of natural healing modalities for depression. I especially appreciate the direct language used in explaining the application of Ayurveda for mental health. The authors did not insulate themselves through the language of Ayurveda, as so often I have seen in other books of that discipline, but wrote in undertandable language to make the book most readable for the general audience. As a Psychologist for almost 30 years, I can assure you this book is on the top of my list for recommended reading to my patients. It is one we all want to have on our coffee table as a constant reference.

living a better life
As a therapist, I am always looking for books that will help my patients find new insights about themselves and better ways to deal with toxic stress in their lives. Dr. Nancy Liebler and Sandra Moss's book is an ideal resource. It is a very readable application of the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda medicine to the problem of depression. I found their delineation of the three types of depression and the subsequent discussion of particular healing approaches to each one, illuminating. Beyond that, the authors offer many extremely useful suggestions about ways to create inner peace and well being by integrating Yoga, proper breathing techniques, meditation and diet. This book is not only about healing depression, it is about living a better life!

Bela Chopp, Ph.D.