Doctor You: Revealing the Science of Self-Healing by Jeremy Howick - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781473654228
Publisher: Quercus

Overview
Doctor You is an evidence-based exploration of the body's innate capacity to heal itself, written by Oxford researcher Jeremy Howick. Drawing on peer-reviewed medical studies, Howick examines the placebo effect, the mind-body connection, and the ways modern healthcare sometimes overlooks the power of self-healing. This paperback offers readers practical, science-backed insight into making smarter choices about treatments, drugs, and lifestyle habits, blending rigorous research with accessible storytelling for anyone curious about the science of wellness and empowered healthcare decisions.

About the Book
In Doctor You, Professor Jeremy Howick draws on years of research into evidence-based medicine and the placebo effect to explain how the mind and body work together to promote healing. Rather than dismissing the placebo response as a trick of the mind, Howick presents it as a genuine, measurable phenomenon rooted in neuroscience and psychology, one that can be harnessed alongside conventional treatment. The book walks readers through real clinical studies, historical case examples, and practical takeaways, encouraging a more thoughtful, informed relationship with modern medicine. Howick doesn't ask readers to abandon doctors or pharmaceuticals; instead, he equips them with the scientific literacy to ask better questions, understand risk versus benefit, and recognize when the body's own resources might be the most powerful medicine available. Topics range from chronic pain and stress to the doctor-patient relationship itself, illustrating how empathy, trust, and expectation measurably influence health outcomes. Written in a clear, conversational style that avoids unnecessary jargon, Doctor You is grounded firmly in peer-reviewed science while remaining approachable for general readers with no medical background. It's a compelling addition to any health and wellness shelf, appealing to readers of integrative medicine, behavioral psychology, and popular science alike who want to better understand how belief, biology, and behavior intersect in the pursuit of better health.

Key Benefits

• Written by an Oxford University researcher specializing in evidence-based medicine
• Explains the science of the placebo effect and mind-body healing in accessible language
• Backed by peer-reviewed medical studies and real clinical research
• Offers practical guidance for making informed healthcare decisions
• Appeals to readers interested in wellness, psychology, and integrative medicine
• Brand new paperback, ideal for a home health library or thoughtful gift

About the Author
Jeremy Howick is an Oxford University researcher and academic recognized for his work in evidence-based medicine and the science of the placebo effect. He is the inaugural Director of the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare and Professor of Empathic Healthcare at the University of Leicester, and a fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford, where he directs the Oxford Empathy Programme. His research focuses on improving patient outcomes through empathic, evidence-informed healthcare practices, and Doctor You brings his academic expertise to a general audience.

Why You'll Love This Book
Doctor You makes complex medical science approachable and genuinely useful for everyday readers. Whether you're building a wellness library, shopping for a health-conscious friend, or looking for a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift, this paperback delivers real science with real-world value for anyone curious about the body's healing power.

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