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Herbert Benson



Herbert Benson, MD, is an American cardiologist, professor of mind-body medicine, and founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. His research specializes in the effects of prayer and meditation on physical health.

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Herbert Benson on Transcendental Meditation as Technique Against Stress Related Disorders

Dr. Herbert Benson, cardiologist and pioneer in the science of meditation, on transcendental meditation as technique against stress related disorders.

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Herbert Benson
2019
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Meditation, Not Meds

Herbert Benson is the father of modern mind-body medicine. From the late 1960s onward, his breakthrough research has demonstrated that the “relaxation response,” which can be elicited through a variety of methods—including meditation—is a natural antidote to stress.

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The Connection

Diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, journalist Shannon Harvey went in search of the missing link in healthcare. Featuring interviews with leading scientists The Connection proves we have more to say about our health than we thought.

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2014
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Your Innate Asset for Combating Stress

The great majority of people report feelings of relaxation and freedom from anxiety during the elicitation of the relaxation response and during the rest of the day as well.

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Herbert Benson
1974
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Relaxation Response: Dr. Herbert Benson Teaches You the Basics

This video is part of the Wellness Guide for Cancer Survivors, a new publication from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It is for adults who have been diagnosed and treated for any type of cancer.

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Herbert Benson
2016
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Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure

For the 100 million people worldwide dealing with high blood pressure, bestselling author Dr. Herbert Benson and cardiac wellness expert Aggie Casey have created a proven plan for lowering blood pressure.

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Aggie Casey, Herbert Benson
2006
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The Get-Away-from-It-All Strategy for Solving Your Problems

You're searching for an answer, an insight. Then it startles you: Bang! Annie Gottlieb reports on Dr. Herbert Benson's electrifying concept.

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Annie Gottlieb
2003
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Dr Herbert Benson: Legacy of Wisdom—Mission and Fulfillment

How can we focus on finding our mission in life so that we can gain a sense that we have fulfilled our life’s potential? Dr. Herbert Benson, one of the original researchers who showed that we can in fact use our rational faculties to affect body states, is interviewed about finding fulfillment.

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Herbert Benson
2011
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Relaxation Revolution: The Science and Genetics of Mind Body Healing

In the 1970s, Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School ushered in a new era of understanding in the field of mind body medicine. Coining the term “relaxation response,” Dr.

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Herbert Benson, William Proctor
2011
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Legacy of Wisdom: Dr. Herbert Benson—Lifestyle Elements

If we have the opportunity to consciously choose a lifestyle for our aging years, what elements should we be paying attention to? Dr.

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Herbert Benson
2011
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