Patricia A. Muehsam
Beyond Medicine: A Physician’s Revolutionary Prescription for Achieving Absolute Health and Finding Inner Peace Paperback – November 16, 2021
by Patricia A. Muehsam (Author)
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A pioneer in the synthesis of science, holistic health, and contemporary spirituality, Dr. Patricia Muehsam introduces and explores a path to health and well-being that is extraordinary in its ease and profound in its results. This groundbreaking work explores what health and healing — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual — really mean and offers a revolutionary new way to think about health. You’ll discover experiences of illness and healing that defy conventional thinking, explore the ancient wisdom and the modern science of consciousness, and learn practical tools for experiencing Absolute Health — which are also tools for navigating being human.
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“Beyond Medicine introduces you to a powerful healer with special abilities: you. In this empowering book, Patricia Muehsam shows that everyone, including you, has great healing abilities within, just waiting to be tapped. Her warmth and authenticity draw readers in, inviting them to become participants in a journey toward Absolute Health.”
— Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul
“Beyond Medicine may be the only health-and-healing book you will ever need. In it, physician-researcher Patricia Muehsam guides us to the rock-bottom essence of health: peace of mind. Like all truly great teachers, Muehsam has ‘been there,’ and this fact lends a powerful genuineness and authenticity to this book. If you are tired of chasing one healing practice after another, you will discover that health consists of being and surrender, not doing and struggling.”
— Larry Dossey, MD, author of One Mind and Healing Words
“Dr. Muehsam is the physician we have all been waiting for! In this exquisite book, she offers the ground floor to your ever-expanding path to overall well-being. Greater health and vitality are within us all. They always have been. This book will help you find your way in with a gentle touch and an accepting heart.”
— Emily A. Francis, author of The Body Heals Itself, Whole Body Healing, and Healing Ourselves Whole
“An in-depth guide to better understanding possibilities for rejuvenating and healing our body/mind. Anyone can benefit from the wisdom Dr. Muehsam has transmitted in this cutting-edge book.”
— Dr. Marc Grossman, OD, LAc, author of Magic Eye Beyond 3D and medical director, Natural Eye Care
“Beyond Medicine reflects Dr. Muehsam’s years of exploration into the science and art of healing; she gathers all that she has learned — informed by research and personal stories — into a book that not only educates but inspires. It was a great read, and I learned so much. I love that it is experiential; truly a guidebook and such a brilliant way to assemble a wide breadth of knowledge. I will repeatedly turn to this book as a resource.”
— Laurin Bellg, MD, author of Near Death in the ICU, board-certified critical care physician, chair of medicine and ICU director, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
“Patricia Muehsam has been on a remarkable journey, one that has tested her soul and challenged modern definitions of sickness, health, and healing. In the process she has made astonishing discoveries about our virtually limitless capacities to determine our own state of wellness. This is not woo-woo stuff; you don’t help found an office within the National Institutes of Health or work at a Harlem methadone clinic unless you’re the real deal. Dr. Muehsam is the real deal, and what she has to share is as important as anything in the world of health today.”
— John David Mann, coauthor of the New York Times bestselling and award-winning The Go-Giver
“In Beyond Medicine Dr. Muehsam has provided a valuable resource for understanding the interconnection of mind and body. The book offers do-it-yourself tools for getting in touch with the emotional links to not just physical health but any and all life challenges. It also provides a succinct overview of various health-care practices, drawing from both ancient traditions and modern research, all of which inform Dr. Muehsam’s model of Absolute Health. I particularly appreciate her recognition that mainstream and alternative medicine are complementary, rather than conflicting.”
— Brenda J. Dunne, PhD, president of International Consciousness Research Laboratories (ICRL), former manager of Princeton University’s PEAR laboratory, and coauthor (with Robert Jahn, PhD) of Margins of Reality
“This brilliant book offers us clarity and solutions for vibrant health, from an expert guide who stands by us to light the way. It brings us exactly what we’ve been waiting for — a comforting, useful, and timely guide for feeling well, getting well, and living well.”
— Amy Scher, bestselling author of How to Heal Yourself When No One Else Can
“Beyond Medicine respects what conventional medicine has to offer while also acknowledging its limits. Dr. Muehsam steps in and invites us to take a more active role in our own health and happiness by harnessing the power of deep inner peace — and enjoying its many biological and psychological benefits. The best part? She gives you step-by-step exercises you can do right now to reach a powerful state of inner peace. Beyond Medicine is a must-read for anyone looking to change the course of their life for the better.”
— Kelly A. Turner, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Hope and Radical Remission
“Patricia Muehsam’s book, Beyond Medicine, is a treasure that we all need to read in order to learn from her experience and wisdom. When I began speaking and writing books, I was called controversial. What Dr. Muehsam writes about is not controversial. It is her experience and mine, too. She has the courage to practice what she preaches and to accept and learn from her experiences. Doctors are trained to treat the diagnosis but not the patient, but Dr. Muehsam shows how the patient needs to come back into the process to actively participate to find Absolute Health. So read Dr. Muehsam’s prescription to help you find health and inner peace.”
— Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Medicine & Miracles and The Art of Healing
“A pioneering perspective and a revolutionary prescription, Beyond Medicine is grounded in modern science and graced with ancient wisdom. Dr. Muehsam’s book is a must-read for anyone seeking to claim or reclaim their health and well-being. Readers will learn, firsthand, through the tools that Dr. Muehsam offers, how to do just that: how to find their way to Absolute Health and inner peace. That way is extraordinarily simple — a remarkable offering, given the sophistication and complexity of human biology and our long-held beliefs about what it takes to get well and be well. In fact, Dr. Muehsam teaches us that it takes very little, that our way to health and well-being is easy and effortless.”
— Daniel P. Eskinazi, DDS, PhD, LAc, founding deputy director, National Institutes of Health, Office of Alternative Medicine
“A groundbreaking work that explores what physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and healing really mean and offers a revolutionary new way to think about health. . . .Very well written, organized and presented for the benefit of the non-specialist general reader.”
— Midwest Book Review
About the Author
PATRICIA A. MUEHSAM, MD, a pioneer in the synthesis of science, holistic health, and contemporary spirituality, has distinguished herself as a practitioner, educator, and research scientist and has been an influential force in shaping the landscape of health-care options available today. Dr. Muehsam is the founder of Transformational Medicine™, a whole-person approach to health and well-being, offering tools and resources for individuals and communities in person and online. She lives in New York City. More information at www.TransformationalMedicine.org.
Product details
Publisher : New World Library (November 16, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 304 pagesBest Sellers Rank: #559,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)#1,746 in Healing
#1,811 in New Thought
#3,232 in Mental & Spiritual HealingCustomer Reviews:
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Patricia A. Muehsam
Patricia A. Muehsam, MD, a pioneer in the synthesis of science, holistic health, and contemporary spirituality, has distinguished herself as a practitioner, educator, and research scientist.
Dr. Muehsam has been an influential force in shaping the landscape of health care options available today. As a thought leader, she was invited to participate in the National Institutes of Health-sponsored endeavors to investigate health care practices outside the realm of Western medicine, which led to the government-mandated formation of the Office of Alternative Medicine, now the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Dr. Muehsam founded the Association of American Medical Colleges’ first initiative in alternative and complementary medicine, leading medical schools throughout the United States to add courses in the field. Her original bioelectromagnetics laboratory research at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine investigated distance healing, Qigong, and homeopathy.
Inspired by her personal experiences bearing witness to cures that defied conventional medical thinking, Dr. Muehsam pursued training in acupuncture, Ayurveda, homeopathy mindbody medicine, yoga, energy medicine practices, and functional medicine. She is the Founder of Transformational Medicine, a whole person approach to healing, wellness, and living. Her services include health consultations, mindbody healing sessions, in person and online workshops, courses, and retreats.
A musician since early childhood, she plays piano, flute, and sings. Nowadays, she mostly sings — jazz, gospel, and classical choral music. Dr. Muehsam resides in New York City and is “mom” to an eternal puppy, her adopted Golden Retriever, Benjamin.
To learn more: www.transformationalmedicine.org
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Marie Wallace Munger
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
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Very thorough and fair in her reporting on ALL modes of healing. Simple helpful methods to tap into our gift of healing. Inspirational. Written with love.
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Jan
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most important books you will ever read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022
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This is one of the most important books you will ever read! Dr. Muehsam is one of the greatest trailblazers in the field of alternative and complementary medicine. She is a very gifted physician, research scientist, educator, and healer. In "Beyond Medicine," she has encapsulated a vast amount of information and wisdom in a book that is an absolute joy to read. Once I started reading it, I could not put it down. It is a profoundly inspiring guide to holistic healing and to living life to the fullest.
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Orin Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book on healing and wholeness.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
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Thank you Dr. Muehsam for this wonderful book. One of the many things that makes this book stand out for me is how candidly and openly you shared your own journey – discovering along the way a profound understanding of healing and wholeness. I have not known many medical professionals willing to share so much. It made the processes of healing (and wholeness) you presented feel more like treasures earned in the trenches. To me it feels like roadmap, a guide from someone who has been there. I like that. I loved your personal experiences with people of various healing disciplines around the world. It is nice to have so much to think about and explore as my own journey continues. And thank you for the endnotes and references sections regarding relevant scientific studies, information and practitioners. Well done
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Candida I.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Thorough Guide to and Empowered Healing Journey
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021
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Dr. Patricia Muehsam’s new book, “Beyond Medicine,” is a treasure chest full of information which has been thoroughly researched, clearly presented, and highlighted with personal experiences on the many options available to everyone who is searching for health and healing. It’s a tool that empowers the reader with choices available in conjunction with or beyond what allopathic medicine offers. It is written with a sensitivity, clarity, and willingness to share what we can achieve by looking inside of ourselves and tapping into the body’s innate ability to heal. I am so appreciative of the recommended meditations and techniques that are included to make these concepts readily applicable and useful. Everyone can benefit from this book and can reference it time and time again! Thank you, Dr. Muehsam for this priceless labor of love!
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PP
5.0 out of 5 stars An invitation to healing yourself and others
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
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Dr. Muehsam has carefully constructed this journey into understanding our potential for well being. Her own life experience offers insight into her motivation for writing the book--her career as a physician and now as a writer is one in which she is focuses on healing her patients and readers through compassion and through her own example. This book is packed with useful and informative material, and you can read it from start to finish or just pick sections as you are drawn to them. In my role as a pastor and meditation teacher, Beyond Medicine is a reference I will always keep close by.
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jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Empowering book on healing
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
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Beyond Medicine is a must read for anyone looking for answers in their health. It walks the reader through step-by-step processes designed to empower and illuminate a clearer path through health struggles. Whether the reader is looking for help with a chronic physical or mental ailment or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the body and mind, I highly recommend this book.
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Michael C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond Medicine is Beyond Myth! A must read.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2021
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Make sure you get your copy of “Beyond Medicine, A Physician’s Prescription for Achieving Absolute Health and Finding Inner Peace” by Patricia A. Muehsam, MD. I was fortunate to review it before it’s public release. Dr. Muehsam focuses on the importance of self care, self awareness, and one’s own participation and personal investment in the process to achieving health and wellness.
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Janet Y. larose
5.0 out of 5 stars A thought provoking and insightful read
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2021
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A fascinating and thought provoking approach to good health, by an insightful author who shares her personal experiences. This excellent read promotes positivity, and does indeed take the reader on a journey beyond medicine.
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Lisa Tener
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Those Truly Rare Books That Can Change Your Life Deeply and Forever
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022
I've been on a healing path for most of my adult life, and have worked with many modalities for personal growth and healing. Yet, I don't think I've ever encountered a book quite like Beyond Medicine. Dr. Muehsam's stories are truly medicine themselves. From the very first page, the powerful "Medicine" in Beyond Medicine leapt off the page and into my heart, healing me from the inside out. Within a few hours, I found myself healing issues that have eluded me for a lifetime. I've struggled to be more present, get out of my head and into my heart, to be more at ease with my feelings and not run from them. And this book helped me do just that, with ease, within a span of a few hours. It has created a profound shift. I am truly in awe. Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.
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Colleen G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and healing
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
Dr. Meuhsam's book is truly inspiring and impactful -- filled with caring and courage, strength, hope and compassion. Dr. Meuhsam's knowledge, insight and expertise as a physician and healer is deeply appreciated. Her reflective and responsive practice, informed by experience, science and research is profound and significant. I am honored to know Dr.Meuhsam - and to have been in her caring and compassionate presence. This book -- her work, words and wisdom -- are truly transformative.
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Richard E.
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a practical, comprehensive approach to Absolute Health with step-by-step exercises.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
I appreciated the author's honesty in sharing her journey to write the book and sharing her life experiences. I also appreciated the insights and perspectives that are offered in the book. The difference from other books on the subject of health is that this approach is comprehensive and practical. The book describes a variety of techniques for mind, body, and spirit with practical step-by-step exercises. This is an excellent book to improve overall health. I highly recommend this book!
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Jill R. Baron, MD, Integrative and Functional Medicine Physician
5.0 out of 5 stars A Pioneering Book for Healing!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2021
Dr. Patricia Muehsam has written an extraordinary guide to healing that encompasses conventional and holistic ways to getting well. She gives you a multilayered approach to healing from the inside out, with the tools to help one get there. In addition, Dr. Muehsam, gives one permission to find one's own path to healing, by saying that there are many ways to heal. I highly recommend this inspiring and thoughtful book to anyone looking to "find their way home" to health.
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aproductofsociety
2.0 out of 5 stars Highly questionable stuff
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022
I have not read this book cover to cover, but I did read a brief passage of it and some of statements in that passage were troubling to me. For instance, amidst a discussion of quantum physics on page 172 the author declares, "There is no such thing as objective reality." If that were true, how would society even function? Not that society is functioning very well lately, precisely because of the tendency exhibited by so many people to vehemently assert their beliefs, wishes and narratives regardless of the facts. Whether the author likes it or not, objective reality furnished the basis for this book being published, from the manufacturing of the paper it is printed on to the money people hand over to purchase it.
Another example I'd cite is on a nearby page (maybe 171?) where the author writes "You, and only you, know what can or cannot work for you." Well, if that's the case, then why consult people trained in such disciplines as medicine, psychotherapy, finance or the law? If a person has cancer, that cancer might go into remission spontaneously but then again it may metastasize and get much worse without treatment. And is the patient, with no medical training, supposed to know what treatment, and in what order or to what degree, will produce the best outcome? Here, the author says "know" -- not "believe" -- and in the example of a cancer patient's deciding what treatment to pursue, if any, the difference between the patient's belief (based on no training) and a doctor's expertise (based on training and clinical experience) seems absolutely critical to me. I'm not saying that experts are infallible, but their expertise can yield benefits that shouldn't be lightly dismissed in favor of uninformed opinions.
There was other stuff in the passage I read that really didn't seem credible... a basket of clothes pins supposedly moving on its own, exercise weights allegedly rolling around while the table they were on didn't move....
Knowledge and belief are not the same, and it certainly can be a fatal error to confuse the two. Objective reality does exist, whether people decide to negate the existence of that reality or not. I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but the lack of clarity or even coherence exhibited by this book in the admittedly brief passage that I read did not appeal to me.
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