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Mind/body medicine--at last

Discusses that there is mounting evidence that mind-body techniques like relaxation and hypnosis may actually affect the course of disease. Physiological mind/body connection; Split between mind and body in Western philosophy as illusory; Studies as new synthesis in medical science; Importance of controlling emotional and mental states in staying healthy; Physiological research; Epidemiological research; Clinical research; Mind's role in affecting physical health.

By Daniel Goleman, Joel Gurin, published on March 01, 1993 - last reviewed on May 19, 2009

o These techniques can and should be used along with standard medical care. They are not alternative measures, but can easily be applied in the context of conventional medicine, rather than standing in opposition to it.

More and more people are looking for medical care that takes into account their thoughts and emotions as well as their overt medical problems - in short, mind/body medicine.

ILLUSTRATION: (RICK SEALOCK)

From Mind/Body Medicine by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D. and Joel Gurin. Copyright (C) 1993 by Consumers Union of United States, Inc. Yonkers, NY Reprinted with permission.

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