Complementary Medicine: Mind Body Interventions
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Mind-Body Interventions
These techniques develop the mind's ability to help the body to heal or keep itself well. Some of these techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, were in the past considered complementary medicine and are now a part of conventional medicine in the United States.
- Aromatherapy
- Autogenic training
- Biofeedback
- Guided imagery
- Humor therapy
- Hypnosis
- Light therapy
- Meditation
- Music therapy
- Prayer
- Tai chi and qi gong
- Yoga
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| Last updated: | June 27, 2007 |
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| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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