Mind-body therapies

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Mind-body therapies[1] are treatment methods or techniques which are based on the knowledge of mind and body interactions. These techniques can be used to reduce the feeling of tension and effect of psychological or physiological stress, and to enhance the physiological and psychological well-being of an individual. They are part of psychosomatic medicine.

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  1. "Mind-body therapies," National Library of Medicine, Medical Subject Headings, accessed January 2, 2009.