Mind-Body Interventions

}  Mind-body medicine uses a variety of techniques designed to enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms.

}  Some techniques that were considered alternative in the past have become mainstream (for example, patient support groups and cognitive-behavioral therapy). 

}  Other mind-body techniques are still considered alternative, including:

◦      Art therapy        

◦      Biofeedback

◦      Dance therapy

◦      Guided imagery

◦      Humor therapy

◦      Hypnotherapy

◦      Meditation

◦      Music therapy

◦      Prayer therapy

◦      Yoga