Books : Healing from the Heart: A Leading Surgeon Combines Eastern and Western Traditions to Create the Medicine of the Future
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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.1206
EAN num: 9780452279551
ISBN number: 0452279550
Label: Plume
Manufacturer: Plume
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 224
Printing Date: October 01, 1999
Publishing house: Plume
Sale Popularity Level: 46578
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'The medicine of the new millennium.'--Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Healing Words
Dr. Mehmet Oz, celebrated heart surgeon and co-founder of the Complementary Care Center at New York's Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, is spearheading the health-care revolution that is yielding powerful new healing tools that will forever change the way we think of medicine. In this ground-breaking book, he describes his pioneering work--combining cutting-edge Western medicine with such Eastern techniques as acupuncture and chi-gong, as well as such controversial therapies as hypnosis, music, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, and energy healing. The inspiring and affecting stories of his patients are the heart of this book--from the extraordinary discipline of Frank Torre, who used his professional sports training to 'psych' himself into healing after heart transplant surgery, to the 'impossible' recovery of blues great Johnny Copeland, who was roused from a seemingly impenetrable coma through the force of his own music. In recounting his patients' experiences, Dr. Oz forges a blueprint for the radical new medicine of the subsequent millennium--drawing on the best from Eastern and Western therapies and empowering patients to become partners with doctors in promoting their own recovery.
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Mehmet Oz is a Renaissance man of cardiac care, combining yoga, aromatherapy, hypnosis, energy healing, music therapy, acupuncture, and visual imagery into his surgery practice at the Complementary Care Unit of New York City's Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. He's adamant that the relationship between traditional and alternative medicine should be symbiotic, not mutually exclusive. His patients are proof of this: when treated holistically, not as just 'another transplant patient' with a plaque-addled heart, they perceive less pain during surgery and recuperation, are less likely to suffer depression, and heal more quickly.
While med school at the University of Pennsylvania didn't expose Oz to the holistic healing methods he employs today, his upbringing in Turkey and exposure to cultures worldwide did leave him open to new ideas. Oz helped develop the LVAD, or left ventricular assist device, which helps the heart of a patient awaiting a transplant keep pumping. Piqued when he was asked about his patients, 'But has restoring their hearts restored their health?'--and he had to respond, 'No'--Oz started incorporating one alternative method after another into his practice. He started with massage after seeing how it rejuvenated his wife after childbirth.
Healing from the Heart is not for the weak of stomach; Oz occasionally gets graphic, such as in the opening heart-transplant scene: 'I finished closing the last tiny bleeder, then called for the electric saw, which was plugged in and handed to me by its metallic handle ... the saw cut through the bone like soft pine.' If there's anything that might inspire you to pass up greasy French fries, this book is it. Current cardiac patients and their families will be enthralled by the tale of Oz's holistic revolution and his patient-sucess stories, and other health practitioners would do well to pay attention to what he advocates. --Erica Jorgensen
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Dr. Oz really has compassion as well as expertise. His medical credentials are superb and his feelings for his patients override everything. I loved reading this book. It fills one with hope.
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Gee an open-minded surgeon willing to consider alternative medicine for the benefit of his patients. What a novel idea...and a sad commentary on the current state of Western medicine. It's interesting that in some of the cases the patients were reluctant to try any Eastern techniques. But once they did, both the patient and Dr. Oz found them helpful and healing. This book should be required reading in medical school. If I ever need a heart surgeon, this is the guy.
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a real insight into how complementary and integrative medicine works in the hands of a master
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My parents are fans of Dr. Oz thanks to his being on Oprah frequently. My father had open heart surgery last year & while his heart is healthy now, his health has taken some dips. I bought him this book for support & education regarding his heart health. My dad is 80 years old & only reads the sports page & obits now, but he loves this book - likes the format, language, and explanations. It's given him some comfort & answered some concerns his cardiologist didn't address. Recommended.
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This book provides healing for the heart in many ways. It helps patients cope with many illnesses while recuperating among other things.
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