A philosophy of medical practice in which the major focus is on the whole person rather than on a physiological system. Attention is given to patient empowerment, emotional connections, families, and cultural and language barriers. Patients are encouraged to use support groups, and are taught such techniques as meditation, yoga, stretching, nutrition, and relaxation exercises. An increasing number of hospitals are establishing Centers for Mind-Body Health.<\/p>\n
A way of approaching health and illness that emphasizes the intricate relations among mind, body, and spirit and their mutual effects.<\/p>\n
An approach to medicine that recognizes the effect of thought, feeling, and belief on health, as well as the impact of health and illness on attitude and thought. Common therapies used in this field are biofeedback, hypnosis, imagery, meditation, psychoeducation, and relaxation therapies.<\/p>\n
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A philosophy of medical practice in which the major focus is on the whole person rather than on a physiological system. Attention is given to patient empowerment, emotional connections, families, and cultural and language barriers. Patients are encouraged to use support groups, and are taught such techniques as meditation, yoga, stretching, nutrition, and relaxation exercises. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-112669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-m"],"yoast_head":"\n