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William B. Stewart, MD, is cofounder and medical director of the Institute for Health and Healing at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He has been voted by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America for many years through the Best Doctors, Inc. organization. Stewart's medical work has been informed by medical volunteer work in India and more than twenty-five years of practice in surgery. His life experiences have contributed to a broad perspective on the cycles of life and the principles and practices of mindful living.

Foreword writer Angeles Arrien, Ph.D., is a cultural anthropologist, award-winning author, educator, and consultant to many organizations and businesses. She lectures and conducts workshops worldwide, bridging cultural anthropology, psychology, and comparative religions. Angeles is president of the Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education and Research. Her books have been translated into nine languages and she has received three honorary doctorate degrees in recognition of her work.

In Deep Medicine, surgeon and holistic health pioneer William Stewart explains the mind-body connection and shows readers how they can tap into the healing power of their inner wisdom to actualize their health goals.

Foreword vii

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction: Bridging Science and Spirit 1

Chapter 1 What Is Deep Medicine? 13

Chapter 2 The Challenge of Change 35

Chapter 3 Tools for Change 67

Chapter 4 Pillars and Practices of Self-Care 87

Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Healing Story 123

Chapter 6 Making the Connection from Personal Health to Planetary Healing 141

Chapter 7 Bridging Inner and Outer Worlds and Becoming Whole 153

Resources 171

References 181