Interoception, mindfulness and touch: A meta-review of functional MRI studies

Interoception is defined as the sense of physiological condition of the whole body, not only the visceral inputs posited by Sherrington [1] but including skin and musculoskeletal inputs, as demonstrated in more recent neuroanatomical studies [2,3]. Ongoing perception of physiological state supports homeostatic regulation and allostatic adaptation, ensuring survival by motivating behaviour through the dynamic interplay between bodily sensations, subjective feelings and cognitive appraisals [4,5].
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research