What do you know about Holistic medicine?

| ---| Holistic medicine is the approach to health care that consider the whole person ,mind,body, spirit and emotions in the quest for optimal well being.Mostly this combines traditional medical treatment wirh alternative therapies for example, massage,herbal remedies, meditation and acupuncture.The goal for all this is to achieve balance and uniformity in all aspects of life. ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUiHk9NwthdrZQbhCHsXHPQ1pEcvS4MQ7ynQXaHZSFd2Y/medicine-8338354_1280.jpg) [source](https://pixabay.com/photos/medicine-pills-remedies-8338354/)

If this were the case, you would choose this alternative.

| ---| If have a choice to choose herbal medicine or holistic medicine than as doctor I would depend on situation, I would go with holistic medicine where traditional treatments haven't working or when seeking more natural or preventive approach is required.However , it would depend on the condition,life threatening or serious illness usually require traditional medicine.

Have you used any natural remedies or cures?

| ---| In Pakistan many people use ginger for nausea, turmeric for inflammation or chamomile tea for sleeping.I can give you many such examples but due to shortage of time I will stop here. ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeJq4VvLQkgNwejLXiLku4j46PTUAEkZQSrVdT8H12CbL/healthcare-8940018_1280.jpg) [source](https://pixabay.com/photos/healthcare-medical-health-medicine-8940018/)

You trust traditional medicine or holistic medicine more.

| ---| Both traditional and holistic medicine have their own pros and cons. Traditional medicines are backed by rigorous scientific research and is important or crucial for serious or emergency health issues.Holistic medicine is valuable for prevention, stress reduction and chronic condition support.The most valuable or reliable practice is using both holistic medicine and traditional simultaneously because they will more effective.

Conclusion

| ---| ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbLUG8N6zSgB3zfpBoMn8jKrovnnjpPtoNJ3j3Y7N1oyH/woman-8312775_1280.jpg) [source](https://pixabay.com/photos/woman-headache-ayurvedic-medicine-8312775/) Holistic medicine provides a balance approach by addressing mind , body, and While traditional medicines are used in serious conditions , holistic medicine enhance oberall well being and prevent Combination of both these ensures long term health.

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