Healing and the Mind with Bill Moyers
This stunning and unique five part series, Healing and the Mind, hosted by Bill Moyers, investigates the search for answers to perplexing questions: How do emotions translate into chemicals in our bodies? How do thoughts and feelings influence health? How can we collaborate with our bodies to encourage healing?
- 1993-1994
- 1 season
- PBS
- Documentary
This stunning and unique five part series, Healing and the Mind, hosted by Bill Moyers, investigates the search for answers to perplexing questions: How do emotions translate into chemicals in our bodies? How do thoughts and feelings influence health? How can we collaborate with our bodies to encourage healing?
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 1993 - 1994
Episode 1
The Mystery of Chi
Tue, Feb 1, 1994 56 mins
The Mystery of Chi explores the benefits of traditional Chinese Medicine, including chi - or what westerners call bioenergy, acupuncture, massage, herbal remedies, balancing yin and yang, Tai Chi and chi gong.
Episode 2
The Mind Body Connection
Tue, Feb 1, 1994 56 mins
The Mind Body Connection looks at how the nervous system and immune system are linked enabling the mind to heal the body through an understanding of molecular physiology, including neuropeptides as well as neurotransmitters, such as endorphins, serotonin and enkephelins.
Episode 3
Healing From Within
Tue, Feb 1, 1994 85 mins
Healing from Within focuses on meditation, including, Buddhism, mindfulness and breath practices, and western group psychology and psychotherapy.
Episode 4
The Art of Healing
Tue, Aug 31, 1993 55 mins
The Art of Healing examines the mind's emotional state and how it affects our well being and our ability to heal.
Episode 5
Wounded Healers
Tue, Feb 1, 1994 56 mins
Wounded Healers looks at Commonweal, a unique retreat for people with terminal illnesses, where listening, paying attention to patients and touch help people heal.