Improving Health Through Integral Medicine
Health is wealth. And in many cases can be the difference between a fantastic life and a life that feels weighed down and difficult. By using different methods of healing and medicine, we can explore a deeper-rooted cause of illness and bring it to light. What is Integral Medicine? Integrative medicine is the examination and treatment of one’s entire being: mind, body and spirit. It is a philosophy of medicine that believes that every aspect of the body has an integrated role in your overall health and thus needs to be treated in tandem. Your spiritual, physical, mental and emotional needs are all addressed together as they are reliant on each other to promote overall well-being and health. Contrary to traditional medicine, integral medicine uses a combination of therapies and lifestyle changes to enact improvements. It is a blend of conventional medicinal approaches (psychotherapy and medicines) and complementary treatments such as yoga and acupuncture. By approaching health thro...