THE LOVE RESPONSE

An alternative medicine expert shows how biological processes improve when we practice three types of love—social love, self-love, and spiritual love. Selhub shows how fear or anger can become blocks to health and happiness, habitual biochemical responses long after danger or trauma have passed. Her ideas about how to move past these patterns include paying attention to physical symptoms, setting up preventive practices, and frequently evaluating our feelings and behavioral patterns. The lesson's credibility is boosted by the author's compassion and her extensive research; it's a full eight hours of helpful information. Though the author's reading is sincere and understandable, her weak vocal tone and limited phrasing range detract from the impact of the material. T.W. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2009]