Dr. Candace Pert (1946-2013) was an internationally recognized neuroscientist and pharmacologist who published over 250 research articles. She was a significant contributor to the emergence of Mind-Body Medicine as an area of legitimate scientific research in the 1980’s, earning her the title of “The Mother of Psychoneuroimmunology”, and “The Goddess of Neuroscience” by her many fans.
This site features her life and contributions to the dawn of psychopharmacology, discovery of the opiate receptor and drugs to treat mental illness, the emergence of Mind-Body medicine and the role of the emotions in health and consciousness, and her peptide medicines for opioid use disorders, HIV, dementia’s, and pain.
“Since emotions run every system in the body, don’t underestimate their power to treat and heal”.
Candace once commented, “We’ve all heard about Psychosomatic Illness, but have you heard about Psychosomatic Wellness?” Listen to a 4-minute clip of Candace explaining her ideas:
The entire CD, with Candace leading a Psychosomatic Wellness meditation, is available in our store.
