Aware, Awake, Alive: A Contemporary Guide to the Ancient Science of Integral Health and Human Flourishing

by Elliott Dacher

Overview

Aware, Awake, Alive presents a physician’s time-tested program of self-study and practices which guide the reader towards a life of optimal well-being, integral health, and human flourishing. Topics include: meditation, mindfulness, overcoming afflictive emotions, integral health, and human flourishing. Dr. Dacher explains how this knowledge and these practices can be applied to common disorders such as stress, heart disease, addictions, and attention deficit disorder.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013015333
Publisher:	Paragon House Publishers
Publication date:	08/19/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Elliott S. Dacher, M.D. practiced full-time internal medicine from 1975 to 1996. In 1996 he left his medical practice to begin an in-depth study of the principles and practices of consciousness and health – an ongoing study of mind/body medicine which he pursued amongst the wisdom traditions of Asia. He is a past fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and a past advisory board member of the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. A frequent presenter and seminar leader, Dr. Dacher's previous books include: Integral Health: The Path to Human Flourishing (Basic Books, 2006,) Whole Healing (Dutton/Plume, 1996,) and Intentional Healing (Marlowe, 1996). Dr. Dacher currently studies, practices and teaches the principles and practices of health and healing with a special focus on inner development and human flourishing. His work emphasizes the traditional goals of medicine: the end of distress and suffering and the promotion of each individual’s fullest potential, the innate capacity for human flourishing.

Author's Website:
http://www.ElliottDacher.org

Editorial Reviews

“This book contains practical wisdom and resources which can assist you in developing your mind, opening your heart, and living your greatest potential.”-—Bernie Siegel, MD, author of 365 Prescriptions for The Soul and Faith, Hope & Healing

Bernie Siegel

“Aware, Awake, Alive is absolutely stunning. The author's personal wisdom, professional knowledge, and mastery of sacred teachings ensures that this book fulfills its promise to lead the reader into a deep and profound inner journey of self-awakening.”

Caroline Myss

“Aware, Awake, Alive is also about joy, fulfillment, inspiration, and contribution. If you are tired of merely going through the motions of life and aspire to the upper echelons of health, Aware, Awake, Alive is for you.”

Larry Dossey