Principles of Mind-Body MedicinePrinciples of Mind-Body Medicine provides an introduction to the scientific underpinnings of mind-body medicine. The past few decades have witnessed an explosion of information in this field, revealing the intertwined nature of physical and mental processes. A firm understanding of the neurobiological basis of these links is needed to leverage the theory of mind-body medicine into clinical practice. |
Contents
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF STRESS | |
STRESS INVESTIGATIVE METHODS | |
RELAXATION RESPONSE | |
PLACEBO RESPONSE | |
BURNOUT THE HEALTHCARE PERSPECTIVE | |
EXERCISE AND MOOD DISORDERS | |
SLEEP | |
RESILIENCE | |
ATTITUDES AND HEALTH | |
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND HEALTH | |
SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH | |
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