Sometimes called “complementary medicine,” or “alternative
medicine,” holistic medicine is an array of healing and self-help practices drawn from
many cultures. The goal of holistic medicine is to facilitate the body’s natural healing
processes through complementary or alternative therapies. Often controversial, some of these
methods are well documented and studied scientifically, others are based on historical
tradition, while others are based on theory and have not yet been well studied.
Holistic practitioners often view themselves as teachers who educate, empower, and motivate
their patients or clients to lead healthier lives, emphasizing prevention as the best cure.
Holistic medicine is often used in conjunction with conventional medicine.
Here are some holistic approaches and methods:
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