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Holistic Medicinemind, body and spirit. Types of Holistic Medicine
There are many healing arts which can be holistic and in fact, when applied properly, almost any curative art or science, including traditional medicine, can become a key component of holistic care. Very few healers take a completely holistic approach to care, although many use a partially holistic philosophy. For example… An
acupuncturist
is likely to seek out defects and imbalances in the general health and constitution of a sick person, instead of simply treating the obvious pain. This practitioner will seek to improve the overall health, thereby allowing the body to fight off the disease process naturally. However, many partially holistic care providers stop short of addressing potentially sensitive mental and emotional issues which can certainly be partially or wholly responsible for the creation of symptoms. A full holistic approach uses an exhaustive diagnostic process to uncover suspected deficiencies in the mind, body and emotional well being of the affected individual.
Holistic Medicine and Back PainHolistic Medicine AdviceUnfortunately, many holistic practices have ceased to exist, due to the huge time and effort a care giver must use to thoroughly examine a suffering patient. Additionally, many people are simply not open to the idea that their mental and emotional states play any role in the causation and cure of every disease process. This is no surprise; since the Cartesian philosophy embraced by modern medicine has downplayed the role of the mind and spirit in the creation of physical pain, despite undeniable evidence of the contrary… It is indeed a shame!If you are a patient with an unresponsive chronic pain syndrome, I urge you to consider treating your entire being… mind, body and soul. You might just find that your very physical pain has an intangible and undiscovered psycho-emotional cause behind it after all…
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