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Holistic Health

Holistic health, also known as complementary and integrative health, focuses on the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This whole-body approach recognizes that being unwell in one aspect of your life can have a negative impact on the others. Holistic treatments include meditation, acupuncture, yoga, supplements, massage therapy, healthy eating, and regular exercise.

Common Questions & Answers

What are the core principles of holistic health?
Treating the entire person, not isolated symptoms, is the key principle of holistic health. It emphasizes disease prevention, and it empowers you to take an active role in your own health.
Conventional medicine typically addresses specific symptoms, and it often looks at the body as a collection of separate systems and organs. Holistic health addresses the whole person, including your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Mind-body practices such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture, herbal remedies, aromatherapy, and breathing exercises are some of the techniques used to keep the entire body balanced and healthy.
Yes, that is often the case. Combining conventional medical treatments, like medications or surgery, with complementary and integrative medical techniques is both safe and effective.
Much of holistic health revolves around making healthy lifestyle choices. Balanced nutrition, regular exercise, stress management, and social connection are all fundamental components of this wellness approach.
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Resources
  1. Health Information. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
  2. Integrative Medicine. Mayo Clinic. September 13, 2022.

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