Mind-Body Medicine: A Clinician's Guide to Psychoneuroimmunology

ISBN: 0443055262

Author: Watkins MD, Alan

Condition: New

Psychoneuroimmunology or mind-body medicine is an exploding area of interest in the USA and is becoming of increasing interest worldwide. New and exciting research from both these fields shows that perceptions and emotions directly affect immunity and health. This book assesses the research in this area and assesses the implications of PNI and its application to general medical practice. It looks at the evidence supporting the concept that mind-body connections have an impact on the development and progressof illness, and at how health care providers can take advantage of this evidence to improve the well-being of their patients. This is a practical text and reference which gives a good general introduction to the concept of mind-body medicine as it has developed to date. A good introduction to mind-body medicine - offers clear guidance for the reader new to this subject Authoritative - presents sound scientific explanations of state-of-the-art findings Practical and clinically relevant - describes clinical applications and treatment choices in a wide range of health care fields Provides a clear theoretical framework integrating the new scientific findings with complementary/alternative therapeutic approaches