Sunday, March 2, 2014

Understanding Holistic Health And Wellness And Its Benefits

By Leticia Jensen


A common topic of late has to do with well-being and living a longer and happier life. In all this, there is the question of how modern medicine treats people, which has many people wondering if there are other solutions. The problem with modern medicine has everything to do with the fact that it is symptoms that are treated and not the root problem. The information below on holistic health and wellness can open up doors to the solutions that many people are seeking, and rightfully so.

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.

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.

It does not ignore any part of the being, because it intertwines all the aspects of an individual. Every part of a person functions depending on every other aspect. That's why holistic healing is a complete approach focusing on everything about the 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.

That's because, such treatment uses numerous types of approaches. For example, someone may be in desperate need of nutritional counseling, or acupuncture. Without a doubt, most treatments include supplementation through the use of vitamins and herbs, as well as detoxification. Detoxing the body and one's environment of harmful toxins is crucial to one's well-being.

But that's not all! It gets the individual involved in his or her own individual care plan. They learned about self-care through awareness and guidance. They are encouraged to make serious lifestyle changes when necessary, for the greatest outcome. In doing so, and they may be able to prevent serious illnesses and diseases from developing. However, and this is very important, these approaches will strengthen the immune system, but there are no guarantees of being disease-free throughout 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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