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In "Why People Don't Heal and How They Can," Dr. Caroline Myss draws on years of research and experience with hundreds of individuals to explain the cultural and personal factors that keep people physically and spiritually ill. She introduces the concept of the seven energy centers of the body, discusses the spiritual challenges they present, and provides healing rituals and prayers designed to help readers break through mental and emotional blocks. Her no‑nonsense, engaging style equips readers to disconnect from a culture of wound and reconnect with inner spiritual energy and purpose, offering a practical roadmap toward lasting wellness.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Health & Medicine/General Health
Authors: Caroline Myss
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