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Understanding Holistic Health And Wellness And Its Benefits

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.

With regards to medical doctors, they generally overlook what the core problem really is, and go directly to the symptoms. Holistically, it is the entire body, mind and spirit that are treated, as well as one's mental health and emotions. Simply put, they deal with the individual as a whole.

An individual is an entity, and should be treated as one. It is finding out the reason one is feeling unwell on the whole. On the other hand, modern medicine is all about writing prescriptions or promoting well-being through surgery. To sum it up, modern medicine simply masks 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.

It is often referred to by other names, like alternative, complementary, or natural health, although these do not necessarily describe properly. One particular type of treatment doesn't necessarily mean that it is holistic. Instead, treating someone holistically requires specific and individual treatments that meet the needs of each individual, with a unique care plan.

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.

Moreover, it encourages the individual to take action on his or her own by making people aware of their own health. In essence, it is promoting self-care and awareness through lifestyle changes, for example. It is these distinct strategies that can bring on a positive change, a change which can prevent the onset of disease. This doesn't necessarily mean that better choices will prevent illness, but it will reduce the chances of falling sick.

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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