ecofeminism

n. a position that combines feminism with a commitment to environmentalism and environmental activism. It emphasizes a concomitance between the exploitation of nature and the exploitation of women, suggesting that there is a set of social, political, and philosophical attitudes that give rise to and maintain both. —ecofeminist n.

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December 23rd 2024

mind–body intervention

therapeutic approaches that focus on harnessing the power of the mind to bring about change in the body or achieve reduction of symptoms of disease or disorder. The various techniques used include relaxation training (e.g., autogenic training, progressive relaxation), meditation, prayer, and creative arts therapy. See also complementary and alternative medicine.