More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
Holistic Healthcare
1.
2. One type of alternative medicine
Based on healing that considers the whole
person
Focused on each person developing a sound
body, mind, spirit, and emotions
3. Unconditional love and support are the most
powerful healers.
The patient is ultimately responsible for his or
her own health and well-being.
Everyone has innate healing powers.
The patient is a person, not a disease.
4. Healing takes a team approach involving the
patient and doctor.
Treatment includes fixing the cause of the
condition, not just alleviating the symptoms.
All aspects of a person's life should be
addressed by using a variety of healthcare
practices.
5. Healing takes a team approach involving the
patient and doctor.
Treatment includes fixing the cause of the
condition, not just alleviating the symptoms.
All aspects of a person's life should be
addressed by using a variety of healthcare
practices.
6. Holistic medical practitioners believe that if people have physical,
emotional, or spiritual imbalances, this can negatively affect
overall health.
Some practitioners of holistic medicine treat patients by using
alternative therapies exclusively.
Some practitioners of conventional medicine take into account all
of their patient’s circumstances in giving treatment, and this may
include complementary and alternative therapies.
The therapies that are recommended by doctors may include
drugs and lifestyle changes to fix the cause of their patient’s
problem.