The practice of holistic medicine
Holistic medicine is the system of health care
that incorporates the physical, mental, emotional,
spiritual and social components of health. Holistic
medicine encompasses the whole person and focuses
on personal effort for achieving optimum health
and well-being.
Often, holistic medicine is referred to as
alternative medicine, natural healing or complementary
medicine. No matter what it's called, holistic
medicine is a style of health care that is a
non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical practice of
healing that incorporates techniques such as
herbalism,
acupuncture,
homeopathy,
massage and
many others.
Holistic healing fundamentals include:
- Proper diet and nutrition
- Relaxation and stress relief
- Inner healing and transformation
- Avoidance unhealthy substances
- Adequate rest
- Exercise
- Good self-image
- Creativeness
- Healing and spiritual connection
The success of holistic healing is dependant upon
direct treatment by a practitioner in conjunction
with self-treatment. It's also important to follow
the holistic healing fundamentals and view healthy
living as a life-long quest.
Focusing on the responsibility and education of
the individual, holistic medicine can be practiced
through personal effort so one can achieve balance,
optimum health and well-being.
