Psychoneuroimmunology

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This book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest discoveries and systems approaches in the multi-disciplinary field of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), which underpins the scientific basis for mind-body relationships and the advancement of personalized medicine. It emphasizes systems biology studies related to complex mechanisms like stress and inflammation, highlighting the strong connections between stress, inflammation, and various disorders such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, skin conditions, and sleep disorders. As inflammation serves as a critical link among these diseases, understanding this relationship may reveal systemic therapeutic targets. The book also addresses translational medicine, focusing on the application of PNI in clinical settings. A significant challenge in bioscience is translating basic scientific discoveries into improved clinical outcomes. By exploring the translational implications of PNI, the text discusses integrative interventions that can modulate stress responses and encourage healthier behaviors. Notably, it provides a broad overview of PNI-related integrative interventions, including nutritional supplements, meditation, and other mind-body strategies. Covering everything from basic concepts to clinical applications, the book enhances the understanding and development of PNI toward establishing personalized and mind-body medicine.