The relation between the mind and the body in a religious, social, spiritual, behavioral,
and metaphysical context. This concept is significant in the field of alternative
medicine. It differs from the relationship between physiologic processes and behavior
where the emphasis is on the body's physiology ( = PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY)
Note publique d''information :
Interaction of human feelings and thoughts with physical existence
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
important in alternative medicine; do not confuse with MIND-BODY RELATIONS (PHYSIOLOGY)
see PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY where emphasis is on physiology