by Hans Larsen in 2005
International Health News May Number 157
The Unbroken Field is Michael Greenwood's third book in his fascinating series on the use of acupuncture and bodywork in effectively dealing with pain and chronic illness. In his first book Paradox and Healing (co-authored with Dr. Peter Nunn) Michael explores the use of acupuncture and guided hyperventilation in releasing pent-up emotions often underlying chronic pain. This theme is further explored in Braving the Void in which Michael describes numerous cases of patients who were guided to markedly reduce or eliminate their chronic pain by exploring and releasing their underlying emotional and physical blockages. In his new book The Unbroken Field Michael goes one step further in its exploration of the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a guide in optimizing the acupuncture treatment which forms the basis for the successful pain relief work carried out at the Victoria Pain Clinic where he serves as medical director. The chapters on dynamic meditation and dynamic interactive acu-bodywork are particularly fascinating and well worth further exploration.
Michael's books are "must reads" for anyone interested in exploring and effectively using the body/mind connection as a means of dealing with chronic pain and illness.
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