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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

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8. What is mind-body medicine? - cont'd

In meditation, people learn to focus their attention and suspend the stream of thoughts that normally occupy the mind. This practice is believed to result in a state of greater physical relaxation, mental calmness, and psychological balance. Practicing meditation can change how a person relates to the flow of emotions and thoughts in the mind.

Meditation

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