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In his groundbreaking, perennially popular book that helped change the way we think about our health - now repackaged for a new generation of readers - Dr Sarno offers a guide to the range of psychosomatic (mindbody) disorders, which can include chronic pain, carpal tunnel, sexual dysfunction, IBS and migraine.…

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1 author picked The Divided Mind as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This wasn't my first read of The Divided Mind, and it won't be my last. I could read this book once a year and learn something each time! That's because Dr. Sarno has discovered aspects of healing that have been missed by both standard and alternative medical practice. His case examples are excellent.

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