Freaky Phenomena: Healing (PDF)

The human body is capable of many great things, not the least of which is its remarkable ability to heal. It can overcome sicknesses like the flu, can mend broken bones, and close wounds. Modern medicine has made great progress in keeping us alive and well. But the power of the mind can keep bodies sound and help return the sick to good health, too. People can relieve stress and anxiety through healing crystals, acupuncture, and other techniques. The calming of the mind can greatly benefit a person's health. Healing looks at powers of the mind to heal and other puzzles of nature that lie beyond Western medicine.PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Each title in this series contains a foreword by the Senior Research Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, color photos throughout, and back matter that includes an index and further resource lists of books, films, and Internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series, encouraging library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content-rich nonfiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers can reference back to the definitions—building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos provide links via QR codes to online video content that gives a multimedia dimension to the topics. And a Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.