Healing Books

Would you like to learn more about healing, and the various forms it takes? The increasing popularity of spiritual and other forms of healing have resulted in a good variety of contemporary books on the subject. Some of the more successful recent publications are listed below.

The Art of Spiritual Healing offers a rich and insightful look at the relationship between healing and Christ. Written by Joel S. Goldsmith, the book examines the relationship between God and healing, and the importance of being centered in Christ to bring about truly beneficial healing. Other books by the same author include Practicing the Presence, The Art of Meditation, The Infinite Way, and The Foundation of Mysticism: Spiritual Healing Principles. Goldsmith is a recognized expert and an authority in the field, and offers his own insight as well as his research over years of being involved in the art and science of spiritual healing.

Offering a look at the topic from a medical point of view, Spiritual Healing: Scientific Validation of a healing Revolution is written by Daniel J. Benor MD. Originally a skeptic as to the actual effectiveness of spiritual healing, Dr. Benor is now fully convince, through scientific study and anecdotal review, that there is significant merit to the various methodologies. He is convinced that patients see significant benefits when spiritual healing is combined with more traditional medical care.

If you are looking for a good introductory text, try Energy Healing for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Basics of Spiritual Healing by Ruth White. The book offers beginners a close look at the methodology of spiritual healing, and covers such topics as basic guidelines, how to get started in the field, and step by step guidelines to healing. Ms. White has written a number of books on this topic, including Using Your Chakras: A New Approach to Healing Your Life and Working With Your Chakras: A Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Approach. A trained psychotherapist, Ms. White offers training sessions throughout the UK.

The Healing Energy of Your Hands by Michael Bradford relates the story of how Bradford, formerly a high level executive, began a personal journey toward his new life as a spiritual healer. Written in a practical and down-to-earth tone, Bradford creates an ultimately believable scenario of this transition, and offers guidance for those who may be considering a similar path. Another book by the same author is Hands-on Spiritual Healing.

Discussing a hands-on approach to learning the basics of energy healing, Jack Angelo and Jan Angelo have written Spiritual Healing: A Practical Guide to Hands-On Healing. The book contains a number of specific exercises that will put you in touch with the human energy patterns, and help you learn how to heal and comfort the ill and the injured. The book also includes some guidance on increasing your personal healing powers, and bringing healing and positive energy to all aspects of your home and work life. Jack Angelo has also written Hands-on Healing: A Practical Guide to Channeling Your Healing Energies. The two together make an excellent introductory course to the healing arts.

Told in the easy-to-read and slightly irreverent style of the popular "Idiots" series, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spiritual Healing was written by Dr. Susan Gregg. The book delves into complementary medicine and methods like acupuncture, shamanism and massage for therapy. Dr. Gregg includes extensive discussions on using the power of your mind to strengthen the connections between your body and your mind, and use those connections to improve your life in all areas. Other books by Dr. Gregg include Dance of Power: A Shamanic Journey, The Toltec Way: A Guide to Personal Transformation, Finding the Sacred Self, and Mastering the Toltec Way: A Daily Guide to Happiness, Freedom, and Joy.