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Exploring the journey of living with Crohn's disease, the author reflects on the limitations of Western medicine, which often prioritizes scientific approaches over the art of healing. Drawing from his personal experiences and over fifty years of managing his condition, he emphasizes the importance of desiring and valuing healing as a possibility. The narrative advocates for a revival of healing practices, suggesting that true healing extends beyond conventional medical treatments, offering hope to those affected by illness.
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On Learning to Heal, Ed Cohen
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- On Learning to Heal
- Subtitle
- or, What Medicine Doesn't Know
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ed Cohen
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9781478016670
- Category
- Health / Medicine
- Description
- Exploring the journey of living with Crohn's disease, the author reflects on the limitations of Western medicine, which often prioritizes scientific approaches over the art of healing. Drawing from his personal experiences and over fifty years of managing his condition, he emphasizes the importance of desiring and valuing healing as a possibility. The narrative advocates for a revival of healing practices, suggesting that true healing extends beyond conventional medical treatments, offering hope to those affected by illness.