You Are What You Say: The Proven Program that Uses the Power of Language to Combat Stress. Anger. and Depression

Why are you sick? This question posed in compassion by his grandmother Minnie after a childhood incident plunged him into illness stayed with Dr. Matthew Budd throughout his lifetime in medicine. As a teacher and physician at Harvard for more than thirty years he repeatedly asked his patients this question. He found remarkably that it often unlocked memories secrets anger resentments and fears that had played crucial roles in their illnesses. As he encouraged his patients to reflect on their lives and habitual behavior they often shifted from being trapped in suffering to designing a life of wellness and profound personal change for themselves no matter what their circumstances. Their experiences led Dr. Budd to develop the Ways to Wellness program a nationally acclaimed workshop offered by numerous HMOs. In You Are What You Say Dr. Budd presents the principles of this powerful scientifically validated program that weaves ancient and modern insights into human behavior neurophysiology language and spirituality. One of these fundamental principles is that you are what you say -- your words play a major role in determining not just reflecting your health and well-being. He explains how the body learns many of its reactions consciously and unconsciously through language. By following the principles in this book you'll learn about the Ten Linguistic Viruses that damage health and how to combat the ravages of anger perfectionism depression and anxiety by changing the script of what you say to yourself and to others.

Paperback: 268 pages

Publisher: Harmony; 1st edition (August 14 2001)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0812929624

ISBN-13: 978-0812929621

Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces