The Connection (2014 documentary film)

The Connection is a 2014 documentary[1] directed by former ABC journalist Shannon Harvey[2][3] which outlines various aspects of mind body medicine,[4] such as the role of stress and community. It looks at the effect this has on human health, particularly those with a chronic illness.[5]

It features Dean Ornish, Herbert Benson, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Esther Sternberg, Andrew Weil,[6] Alice Domar, David Spiegel, Craig Hassed, Damien Finniss and Sara Lazar.[7] It also features six stories of people who have used mind body medicine while suffering from illnesses including multiple sclerosis, infertility, heart disease, cancer, autoimmune disease and chronic pain.

References

  1. ↑ Roston, Tom. ""The Connection" and How Documentaries Can Be Good Medicine (Part 1)". PBS.org. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "The Connection". What's New In Fitness. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Colquhoun, James. "Shannon Harvey (Director Of The Connection Documentary)". Food Matters. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  4. ↑ Collard, Eric. "Documentary Review: The Connection: Mind Your Body". Efficient Coaching Inc. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  5. ↑ Nelson, Eric. "'The Connection' Explores Potential For Mind-Body Medicine". Milipatas Patch. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  6. ↑ Pereira, Victoria. ""The Connection" screens at Gallagher". Daily Wildcat. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  7. ↑ Schulte, Brigid. "Harvard neuroscientist: Meditation not only reduces stress, here's how it changes your brain". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
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