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Definition of Holistic Health
What is the definition of holistic health? It's a wellness approach
that addresses the
body, mind and spirit or the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects
of an individual. By spirit or spiritual, I am not making a reference to anything religous. We're talking
about the essence of who you are -- the core self.
Traditional medical doctors treat the body and ignore the mind,
conventional mental health professionals treat the mind and ignore the
body. Neither one of them address the spiritual. Both of
them treat symptoms with drugs or surgery rather than looking for
what causes the symptom.
A holistic health approach doesn't view the body, mind and spirit as
separate entities and promotes drugs and surgery only when absolutely
essential and after other solutions have been sought. It looks
for the underlying causes of symptoms, rather than just covering up the
symptoms with a drug.
The body, mind and spirit are not independent of one another.
They are intertwined. What affects one affects the others.
A philosophy that focuses on only one aspect is an incomplete approach.
The definition of holistic health may encompass many different elements
depending on which field of though you're dealing with. It is
sometimes referred to as complimentary health, alternative health or
natural health. These terms are often, but not always
interchangeable. A treatment approach can be complimentary,
alternative or natural without necessarily being holistic.
However, most holistic approaches are considered to be complimentary,
alternative or natural.
Treatment approaches are highly individualized for the unique needs of
each individual and the patient and their practitioner make decisions
together as partners to develp the health care plan.
Many different kinds of health
practitioners embrace a holistic health
approach. Mental Health Counselors, educators,
chiropractors,
naturopaths, doctors of environmental edicine, homeopaths, dentists and even some
medical doctors are becoming enlightened.
Within the holistic health concept you're likely to find a variety of
different treatment approaches. The focus may be on avenues such
as environmental health, accupressure, nutritional counseling, massage,
homeopathy, meditation, dietary changes, food allergies, vitamin
supplementation, exercise, oxygen therapies, herbs, organic living to
name a few.
There are a variety of holistic
health organizations designed to advocate holistic health, inform
the public, and assist practitioners that can help you achieve a better
understanding of holistic principles and guide you to the resources you
may desire.
A definition of holistic health would not be complete without
highlighting the fact that wellness
approaches in the holistic field are considered to be wholesome,
healthy and not harmful or toxic to the
individual or the environment. They promote balance and harmony
for the individual, society and the planet.
A holistic approach encourages the individual to engage in self care
and educate themselves about their health. It urges them be
an active participant in their treatment and health care, rather than
giving all the power to a health care provider.
Here at Holistic Help my focus is on improving mental, physical and spiritual health
issues through diet, nutrition, changes in lifestyle and awareness of environmental toxins.
You'll find a variety of holistic self care strategies and
alternative health advice intentended to enlighten and empower. Being healthy does not necessarily mean the absence of disease or
illness. It is about living as completely and optimally as possible with the hand you have been dealt and
the limits that you face, while at the same time pursuing options that will deal you a better hand.
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The information on this web site or in emails is designed for educational purposes only and should not
be taken as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor and this information is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. With all medical conditions consult a qualified medical professional.
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