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Syllabus for Bachelor's in Naturopathy and Yogic Science - BNYS

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MIND BODY MEDICINE

Semester: IX
Sub Code: BNYS T 905
Credits: 2
Hours/ Wk: 2
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration:3 Hrs

Chapter 1:(30 hours)
Mind-body Medicine
1. A historical view of Mind-Body Medicine, Mind-body relationship in ancient Indian texts, Pioneers responsible for the new era of mind-body medicine: Norman cousins, Herbert Benson, Deepak Chopra, Dean Ornish, Bernie Siegal and Lorry Dossey.
2. Mind-body relationship and modern medicine: Epidemiological studies, Clinical studies and Experimental studies.
3. Psychoneuroimmunology.
4. The healing system of the body, the healing environment.
5. Tools in mind-body medicine: Western psychology.
6. Tools in mind-body medicine: Indian psychology based on yoga.

Reference Books:
1. The American Holistic Health Association Complete Guide to Alternative Medicine; by William Collinge - Paperback
2. Áyurveda and the Mind; by David Frawley, Paperback
3. The Best Alternative Medicine; Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier, Paperback
4. The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders; by John E. Sarno, Paperback
5. The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain; by John E. Sarno, Paperback
6. Mind-Body Medicine: Foundations and Practical Applications (Psychosocial Stress Series); by Leo Rotan, Hardcover
7. The evolution of Consciousness; Ed by Kishore Gandhi, Paragon House, NY, 1983.
8. Molecules of Emotion: Why You Feel the Way You Feel?; by Candance Pert, Ph.D. Scribner, 1997
9. Healing Beyond the Body, Reinventing Medicine, and Healing Word; by Larry Dossey, MD.
10. Mind-Body Medicine: How to Use Your Mind for Better Health; by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D. and Joel Gurin, Consumer Reports Books, 1995.

     
 
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