About the author
David R. Hamilton is a Scottish author and former pharmaceutical scientist who writes on the connection between mind, belief, and physical health. After working in drug development, where he observed that patients given placebo pills often reported improvements comparable to those on the active drug, he turned to writing full time, producing books including It's the Thought That Counts: Why Mind Over Matter Really Works (2009) and How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body (2018), both published by Hay House. His work draws on his scientific training to present research on the placebo effect, visualization, and the mind-body connection for a general audience. Why Woo-Woo Works: The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals, and Other Alternative Practices extends the approach to a wider range of alternative and complementary practices, setting them alongside relevant scientific studies rather than presenting them purely as belief systems. Hamilton positions himself as a scientist writing about ideas often dismissed as unscientific.
📖 Where to start with David R Hamilton
💬 What our editors say about David R Hamilton's books
“Hamilton successfully challenges the notion that alternative healing is mere superstition by grounding it in peer-reviewed studies. The book serves as a rigorous defense of spiritual modalities, demonstrating how intention…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Why Woo-Woo Works: The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals, and Other Alternative Practices
“Hamilton provides a compelling bridge between clinical pharmacology and esoteric self-help, offering a refreshing perspective on the mind-body link. However, this text may not suit readers who prefer rigorous, peer-reviewed…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body
“Hamilton presents a fascinating synthesis of scientific observation and metaphysical theory, making complex ideas accessible through his background in pharmacology. The exploration of the placebo effect serves as a strong anchor…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on It's the Thought That Counts: Why Mind Over Matter Really Works
📋 Editions by David R Hamilton in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why Woo-Woo Works: The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Rei | — | Hay House UK Ltd | 320 | 9781401961701 |
| How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body | 2018 | Hay House UK Ltd | 320 | 9781788171496 |
| It's the Thought That Counts: Why Mind Over Matter Really Works | 2009 | Hay House | 224 | 9781401921477 |
