Psychosomatic medicine
Complementary & alternative
⚠This is not folk medicine. This page describes a NON-traditional method (complementary/alternative or conventional medicine), outside FolkKB's folk/herbal focus. It is informational only — not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Evidence and safety vary widely; consult a qualified professional.
Psychosomatic medicine is an interdisciplinary medical field exploring the relationships among social, psychological, behavioral factors on bodily processes and quality of life in humans and animals.