Illness is an unavoidable part of life, but our bodies want to heal. And we can help them do that, despite the obstacles. Each of us possesses a surprising capacity to bounce back from illness and injury, under the right conditions, and the body will work hard on its own to help the recovery -- even if we do little to help the process along. That said, there are specific steps to help the process along. These steps -- suggested by scientific research -- can help anyone weakened by trauma or disease to find the strength to heal. Dr. Julie Silver, a Harvard doc and former cancer patient, reveals an in-depth, eight part strategy to put patients on the path to optimal healing, including several mental techniques that boost the potential to heal.
