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The Mind Body Connection
Bill Moyers speaks with neuroscientists and doctors as he investigates the mysteries and science of the mind-body connection.
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Release Date:
Mon, Feb 22, 1993
Country: US
Language: En
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Country: US
Language: En
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Bill Moyers
Himself / Presenter
Season 1:
Bill Moyers speaks with neuroscientists and doctors as he investigates the mysteries and science of the mind-body connection.
Bill travels to China to explore the practice of traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, massage, herbal remedies, tai chi, and chi gong.
Bill meets two therapists who combine meditation mindfulness with group therapy to help patients who are coping with such issues as chronic pain and terminal illness.
Bill Moyers talks with physicians, scientists, therapists, and patients about how emotional support, expectations, stress, and human contact affect our well-being and our ability to heal.
Bill Moyers visits Commonweal, a retreat for people who suffer from a terminal illness. There, a support system of love, touch, listening, and understanding improves patients' quality of life, and their capacity to heal.