Herbert Benson

American cardiologist and Harvard Medical School professor who pioneered mind–body medicine, popularized the 'relaxation response,' founded the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, and authored The Relaxation Response and other related works.

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  1. 1. The Relaxation Response

    An accessible guide to a simple, secular method for eliciting a calm physiological state that counters the stress response, lowering heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration to improve well-being. Grounded in clinical research, it presents a step-by-step technique—quiet environment, comfortable posture, a repeated word or phrase, and a passive attitude—and explains how regular practice can help with anxiety, hypertension, insomnia, and other stress-related conditions. It also offers practical advice for integrating the routine into daily life as a complement to conventional medical care.

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