Why Woo-Woo Works: The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals, and Other Alternative Practices

Not really a lot of new news however it was great to see the "science" behind some of the concepts. And, there are a number o new ways of looking at life on the planet in this body suit that I liked. Recommended!

As a long-time practitioner of Reiki, I knew it was “working” but could not help noticing that other healing modalities used by others - prayer, chanting, qigong et al - also worked. I told myself these were all based on our largely untapped power of human intention. Dr. Hamilton bases the success of all of these not so much on intention but rather on the strength of human emotion. He says “Most healing practices are founded on a compassionate wish to help spare a person from suffering, so it likely doesn’t matter that much who or what a healer believes in, or even which specific technique they use, so long as they feel compassion when they x send healing and their intentions are honest and heartfelt.”I find Hamilton’s explanation that an element of consciousness arises outside the individual human brain and connects us all universally a deeply satisfactory way to integrate so many of my personal experiences that urged me beyond a merely materialistic worldview toward something more like what he calls idealism.

Le da sustento científico a algunas práctica tipo “new age”

Take a fantastic journey with David R. Hamilton, Ph.D. through a world beyond what the eyes can see in “Why Woo Woo Works: The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals and Other Alternative Practices." Just as Dr. Hamilton once built molecules for drugs in his role as an organic chemist, he builds a beautiful and intriguing conversation about phenomena that will stretch your mind and open your heart and soul to the possibilities of why, what typically is referred to as ‘woo woo’, works. He cites research that both supports the science behind these phenomena while highlighting the studies that support the notion that it’s just all woo woo anyway. You will go from woo woo to wow as Dr. Hamilton shares anecdotes from his personal life and other investigators of these phenomena. I felt as though I were sitting at a café having a cup of tea with Dr. Hamilton absorbed in this compelling conversation about various healing modalities, crystals, time, the Law of Attraction and how ‘woo woo’ phenomena can help inform our lives to guide us as we navigate our physical world.

This book was referred to me in a couple places so I decided to read. I am SO grateful that I did. It was an intriguing work that unfolded several ideas thar I hadn't considered and others that I thought were not substantiated. Was my mind blown open! Exceptional guide! Kudos to Dr. Hamilton!

I already knew things like this, but the examples he gave make it easier to understand. Just in the first chapter and I was already hooked. I get excited when I get the time to read from it. Worth the buy and knowledge.

Just a review of what I already knew.

I'm in a bookclub with Francesca Amber called Book Club Bitches. This was the April book of the month. I'm only two months into the bookclub and will admit to the woo woo nature of the chosen books had me rolling my eyes a few times. But after reading this book and hearing Francesca speak about it during the bookclub podcasts, I'm a believer. Fascinating read AND so great to have scientific proof that the woo woo works.

mucha información que ya tenía ,pero ahora cuento con fundamentos científicos

I love David Hamilton and have read most of his books. He gives the science behind meditation, being kind, and how the mind can heal the body. He does it in a very understandable way and you get a sense of kindness and understanding from him. His books give practical techniques to create a more peaceful life and to heal emotionally and physically.

Loved the book

Passt in die Zeitenwende

This is probably my favourite book from Dr David Hamilton because he's gone where others haven't. He uses his knowledge, his research skills, his connections to really explore various topics with an open mind. Though his background was working as an organic chemist for the drugs industry, his writing is down to earth, easy to understand and humorous.If you're going to decide what you believe about these topics it's great to have solid information so you can make an informed opinion. I find this stuff incredibly fascinating because I used to be a scientific researcher too, many things we couldn't explain at that time are now things we take for granted.This book is worth the price even if you're only interested in learning a bit more about a few of the topics. If something doesn't resonate with you then you can leave that and work with what does.When we understand why something works we are much more committed to giving it a go, when it can't hurt and might help alongside other more conventional approaches.I haven't finished reading it but already I can heartily recommend it. It's inspired some very interesting conversations within the family already!