The Mind/Body Institute for Clinical Wellness

Memorial Hermann Southwest

Mind/body medicine integrates modern scientific medicine, psychology, nursing, nutrition, exercise physiology and spirituality to enhance the natural healing capacities of body and mind.

We view health and wellbeing as a three-legged stool. One leg is drug therapy. The second is surgery, and the third is self-care. Mind/body medicine is the third leg that incorporates the following:

• Exercise
• Nutrition
• Stress management
• The relaxation response – a simple technique used to relieve tension
• Beliefs
• Social support

Studies show that between 60 percent and 90 percent of all physician visits are for stress-related complaints.