Healing Words with Larry Dossey [Audio]

Dr. Larry Dossey knows a thing or two about the power of words.  In fact, Dr. Dossey says that prayer is one of medical science’s “best kept secrets”. In this podcast interview with Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Dossey discusses his book, Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine, and explains how prayer assists in the healing process. For more information about Dr. Dossey, visit his website: www.dosseydossey.com.

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