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The complementarity model of brain-body relationship.

Harald Walach1

  • 1Samueli Institute for Information Biology, European Office, Institute of Environmental Medicine and Hospital Epidemiology, Freiburg University Hospital, Hugstetter str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany. walach@ukl.uni-freiburg.de

Medical Hypotheses
|June 1, 2005
PubMed
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The complementarity model proposes that the mind and body are two inseparable, complementary aspects of human existence, challenging purely materialistic views. This concept, inspired by quantum mechanics, may explain holistic correlations in complex systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative medicine
  • Quantum physics
  • Philosophy of mind

Background:

  • The biopsychosocial model is widely accepted but poorly integrated into medical practice.
  • Prevailing materialist views consider mental processes emergent properties of the organism.
  • A new framework is needed to understand mind-body relations holistically.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce the complementarity concept to explain mind-body relations.
  • Propose a model where physical and mental aspects are complementary.
  • Explore the implications of complementarity for understanding biological processes and medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual framework development based on complementarity.
  • Drawing parallels between quantum entanglement and biological systems.

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  • Applying weak quantum theory to macroscopic systems.

    • Main Results:

    • The physical and mental are presented as complementary, not reducible, notions.
    • Complementarity offers an alternative to emergent materialism for mental processes.
    • Quantum entanglement principles (EPR-correlation) are suggested to apply to macroscopic systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Complementarity provides a novel approach to understanding mind-body interactions.
    • This model could facilitate the integration of the biopsychosocial model in medicine.
    • Complementarity may be fundamental to holistic, correlated behaviors across biological complexity levels.