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The idea that mental states can affect the functions of the human body is not new. Centuries ago, several thinkers pointed to the impact of the mind on the body.
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Wolman, B.B. (1988). Historical Overview. In: Wolman, B.B. (eds) Psychosomatic Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-5520-5_2
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