Examples:
Relaxation techniques, meditation, hypnotherapy,
biofeedback, spiritual healing
Alternate Spellings:
Mind body medicine
Definition:
A healing approach that recognizes the connection
between the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health and illness. Based
on the belief that mental emotional states can affect the body.
Related Terms
• meditation
• biofeedback
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