Mind Body Medicine Breath Beyond Illness

Living with a lung condition is exhausting, isolating - and so much harder than most people around you will ever understand. Breathlessness. Fatigue. Anxiety before every exertion. The quiet grief of a life that has had to shrink. If you are living with COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, post-TB COPD or another chronic respiratory condition, you already know that managing your lungs is only half the battle. The other half - the emotional, psychological, and spiritual weight of it - is rarely talked about, let alone treated. In Breath Beyond Illness: A Mind-Body Approach to Living with Lung Conditions, Dr Devi Sundar PhD (Psychology), an integrative mind body medicine consultant, with over 23 years of clinical experience - offers a compassionate, evidence-based companion for the whole of your journey. Introducing the Psychosocially Integrative Pulmonary Rehab (PIPR) model >What this book gives you: - A clear understanding of how your mind and lungs are deeply, inseparably connected- Practical breathwork techniques to reduce breathlessness and anxiety at home- Tools to manage the emotional toll - fear, depression, grief, and loss of identity - that accompanies chronic illness- An integrative approach bridging NHS care with complementary therapies, giving you more options- Guidance on building sustainable habits that support your lung health every day- A voice that sees you as a whole person - not just a diagnosis This book is for you if: - You have COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or another chronic respiratory condition- You feel your mental and emotional health is being overlooked by the healthcare system- You want practical, evidence-based tools - not just reassurance- You are a carer, or a healthcare professional supporting someone with a lung condition With 30+ peer-reviewed publications and 10 books, Dr Sundar brings both the rigour of a researcher and the warmth of a clinician who has sat with patients like you for over two decades. You are more than your diagnosis. And breathing better is only the beginning. Scroll up and start reading today.

Pagina's: 152, Paperback, Independently published