The Biology of Belief
By Bruce H. Lipton
Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, and Miracles. Mountain of Love, 2005.
Summary of The Biology of Belief book by Bruce H. Lipton
A readable, engaging, scientific look at the connections between the mind, body, and spirit, using profound research regarding how to use your environment to influence and transform your life.
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What do you get from this book? A revolutionary explanation of how you and your body are products of your environment
The idea that genes control our behavior is dead—our environment has more impact on our behavior
A single cell is an intelligent, responsive organism and studying A single cell teaches us about our own bodies
When cells cooperate towards a single goal, they can create complex, multi-celled organisms
The cell’s membrane, not the nucleus, is the brain of the organism, responding to external stimuli
Pharmaceutical drugs have unintended consequences beyond the scope of the treatments they offer
All matter is energy—a cell responds to energy frequencies faster than any chemical stimulus
Positive and negative beliefs can influence your body’s subconscious programmed responses
Your body needs to grow to thrive—eliminating stress is not enough to sustain life
Parents continue to shape the behavior and genetic programming of their children long after birth
The physical, scientific world of our bodies helps us understand spiritual principles
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Who should read The Biology of Belief book
- Biology students
- science enthusiasts
- medical professionals
- mental health professionals
About the author of The Biology of Belief
Bruce H. Lipton
Bruce H. Lipton is a cellular biologist with a Ph. D in developmental biology from the University of Virginia. He lectures and speaks around the world on the subject of mind–body connections and the new biology of thought-focused healing practices, one of his most important scientific contributions. Lipton has also written Spontaneous Evolution and The Honeymoon Effect.
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