[Audio] EP00 Keynote 01 – Timeless Healing: The Power and Biology of Belief – Herbert Benson, M.D.

Description:Description:

Health and well-being are akin to a three-legged stool being supported by one leg of pharmaceuticals; a second leg of surgery; and a third leg of self-care. Whereas the first two legs are awesome in their efficacy, they are not effective in treating 60-90% of visits to health care professionals since these visits are related tos tress and other mind/body interactions. Dr. Benson will describe the therapeutic efficacy of the third leg – especially the usefulness of the relaxation response, belief and spirituality.Health and well-being are akin to a three-legged stool being supported by one leg of pharmaceuticals; a second leg of surgery; and a third leg of self-care. Whereas the first two legs are awesome in their efficacy, they are not effective in treating 60-90% of visits to health care professionals since these visits are related tos tress and other mind/body interactions. Dr. Benson will describe the therapeutic efficacy of the third leg – especially the usefulness of the relaxation response, belief and spirituality.

Educational Objective:Educational Objective:

1. To list the two steps necessary for the elicitation of the relaxation response.To list the two steps necessary for the elicitation of the relaxation response.
2. To describe the three components of belief and expectancy necessary to evoke remembered wellness (the placebo effect).To describe the three components of belief and expectancy necessary to evoke remembered wellness (the placebo effect).

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality**Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*