title: Mind-body therapies for primary care physicians.
abstract: Evidence is accumulating that mental and emotional processes can affect disease states. Mind-body therapies are effective adjuncts to conventional medical treatments, and they are easy to teach and learn. This article offers a review of relevant literature and introduces several mind-body techniques.
authors.affiliation: Maxton Family Practice, Maxton, North Carolina 28364, USA.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Chiarmonte
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019222:Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical; D010146:Pain / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications