From Booklist , September 1,
1996
Readers of Andrew Weil’s Spontaneous Healing (1995) will recognize
Fulford, the osteopath whose remarkable success inspired Weil
to seriously investigate "alternative" medicine. Now in his nineties,
Fulford remains in (reduced) practice and here, with Stone’s help,
relays his advice for good health. That counsel arises from a
conception of the body that is as holistic as many an Oriental
medical system, as firmly based in love as Christianity. The body
is composed of interdependent parts and functions; a problem manifested
in one part or function may require ministering to others. Mental
and emotional as well as physical traumas must be identified and
treated, so Fulford seeks to know patients as persons. A good,
individualized diet; easy, regular breathing; meditation; moderation
in all things—especially, these days, in that other essential,
exercise; and controlling desire are some of the things Fulford
specifically enjoins. Given the sweetness of his voice and temperament
as well as a large publicity effort by Pocket, his adviser just
may match Weil’s best-seller in popularity. Ray Olson Copyright©
1996, American Library Association. All rights reserved—This text
refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
Ninety-one-year-old Dr. Robert Fulford has spent more than fifty
years successfully treating patients failed by conventional medicine.
In Dr. Fulford’s Touch of Life, this sage physician provides strategies
to attain and sustain optimum good health, and offers groundbreaking
advice on integrating natural healing methods with modern health
care. Dr. Fulford’s Touch of Life includes: Why our natural state
is always good health, and how to foster it The vital role of
breathing in sustaining good health Why any trauma can adversely
affect us, even years later How negative thought patterns can
disrupt the body’s chemistry—and how to overcome them The link
between spirituality and good health—and how to create it Sure
to become a classic, Dr. Fulford’s Touch of Life is framed in
the plain language, original thinking, and keen common sense that
have characterized Dr. Fulford’s remarkable career in medicine.—This
text refers to the audio cassette edition of this titl
Synopsis
A ninety-one-year-old doctor who has successfully treated patients
failed by conventional medicine delineates the healing principles
of osteopathy, shares case histories, and offers advice on integrating
natural and modern health methods. Reprint."
Synopsis
The exceptional healer introduced to readers in Andrew Weil’s
landmark bestseller Spontaneous Healing, 91-year-old Dr. Robert
Fulford has spent nearly 60 years successfully treating patients
failed by conventional medicine. In this information-packed volume,
he explains the function of the life force, or vital energy, that
is the foundation of good health, provides strategies to attain
and sustain optimum good health, and offers advice on integrating
natural healing methods with modern health care. |
