Mind-Body Connection Vocabulary

noun the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again

adjective having the ability to restore health or well-being

• The doctor recommended a healing regimen to help speed up the recovery process.
• She believes in the power of healing crystals to promote wellness.
• Healing vibes are all around us, man.
• Time is the ultimate healing balm for a broken heart.

noun a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from anxiety or stress

• The presentation was met with a sense of nervous tension as the audience waited for the speaker to begin.
• I could feel the nervous tension in the room before the big announcement was made.
• There was so much nervous tension in the air, you could cut it with a knife.
• The nervous tension between the two rival teams was palpable on the field.

noun a complex term that refers to the interaction between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system

• The study of psychoneuroimmunity investigates the interactions between the mind, nervous system, and immune system.
• I read an interesting article about the connection between psychology, neurology, and immunity, also known as psychoneuroimmunity.
• Some people believe in the power of positive thinking to boost their psychoneuroimmunity.
• Just like a well-oiled machine, psychoneuroimmunity relies on the harmony between mental, neurological, and immune functions.

noun Eustress is a noun that refers to a type of positive stress that can motivate an individual to achieve their goals.

adjective Eustress can also be used as an adjective to describe a situation or experience that is perceived as positive and beneficial.

• The concept of eustress is often discussed in the field of psychology as a positive form of stress that can lead to personal growth.
• I actually enjoy the eustress of preparing for a big presentation because it motivates me to do my best.
• I thrive on the eustress of meeting tight deadlines; it keeps me on my toes.
• Just like how lifting weights can create eustress on your muscles, facing challenges can create eustress on your mind and help you grow stronger.