Friday, March 28, 2014

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 deals with all of the body. That means from the head right down to the toes, as well as one's spirit and emotions. Of course, this has absolutely nothing to do with religion, but instead, an individual's core. If anyone has been to a medical doctor recently, they would see that they do not treat a person in his entirety, and instead pick out the symptoms to treat.

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.

Alternatively, holistic healing looks at the person as a whole. Everything is weighed, including the mind, the spirit, and the body. It is all of these factors that are assessed to provide a complete approach for treatment.

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.

The goal is to promote balance and harmony within the individual and his or her environment. As such, there are numerous approaches which could include homeopathy, nutritional counseling, and many others. It is almost a given that herbs and vitamins form part of the healing, as is detoxification.

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.

A final note about holistic wellness is that people should not stop going to doctors. Rather, they should look at their options in combination with what medical doctors have to offer. If one can avoid medication made with chemicals, it would be better for them, because they typically have side effects. While some medications may successfully treat certain medical problems, side effects can bring on numerous other conditions. It's about an overall well-being.




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