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Also indexed as: Complementary Therapies, Integrated Health

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:

Detoxification Therapy

Ionized Air (Negative Ions)

Light Therapy

Meditation

Mind/Body Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine

Neurolinguistic Programming

Orthomolecular Medicine

Oxygen Therapy

Testing for Stomach Acidity

Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbs

Yoga

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The information presented in Healthnotes is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires September 2006.

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