Insight Into Holistic Health And Wellness

By Leticia Jensen


Living a long and happy life is becoming a goal for more and more people around the world. Seemingly, people are questioning modern medicine, not that it doesn't have a place, because it does. The problem lies with the fact that modern medicine is almost always about the treatment of particular symptoms. It seems to ignore the root problem of a condition, however. The right approach for anyone to take is to prevent medical issues from developing. However, if something does develop, the root source of the problem must be sought out. That's why it is crucial to understand holistic health and wellness approaches.

It is an approach that deals with the body in its entirety, including the mind, the spirit, and the mental or emotional aspects of each person. With regards to spirit, it is not a religious aspect, rather it is about one's individual core. Medical doctors ignore the whole and deal with just one thing at a time.

It is about discovering what causes one's pain, discomfort, and the like. Furthermore, it approaches every aspect of the individual as one entity, unlike modern medicine that promotes surgery or medication without delving deeper. Modern medicine simply covers up symptoms.

Basically, it intertwines the spirit, of the mind, and the body because they make up a whole. They are not individual or independent of one another. Simply put, it's a complete approach that focuses on all aspects of an individual.

While it may go by other names, these terms may not truly identify what it is down to its core. For example, alternative medicine is just one method but it does not always mean that it is holistic. To clarify, a holistic treatment involves a care plan that is designed specifically for an individual accordingly.

Treatments could include a variety of approaches. There could be a nutritional counseling, homeopathy, acupuncture, and many more. Herbs and vitamins supplementation are almost always used, and exercise is always encouraged. They also include detoxification within the body, and one's environment to promote balance and harmony.

In addition to the above, it promotes self-care and increasing awareness and education about one's health. Obviously, it also promotes changes in lifestyle, because without it one would continue on a downward path. The strategies enlighten and empower the individual to reduce the advent of any illness or disease. However, it doesn't mean that one will be guaranteed to be free of disease or illness throughout life, but instead increases their chances of a longer and healthier life.

Another very important point to make is that holistic health does not mean avoiding a medical doctor. There are many times when a solution only lies with modern medicine. Most often, a combination of the two bring on the best results. In some cases, it may mean not having to take prescription drugs that cause serious side effects, although sometimes this can't be prevented. There is a time and place for everything, and nothing should be ignored. However, don't fall victim to the simplicity of taking a magic pill if there are alternatives, and there almost always are. Just understand that it's important to be proactive, aware and committed.




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