What distinguished holistic healing (alternative medicine) from regular health care?
Many people who are familiar only with traditional medicine are surprised when they go to an alternative medicine doctor or specialist and are asked many questions about their lifestyle that seem to have nothing to do with their health. For example, homeopaths usually want to know whether you prefer hot or cold food and drinks, and whether you prefer spciy or bland food. Holistic healing and complementary medicine treat the whole person, so no aspect of your life is deemed irrelevant or unconnected. Don’t expect to go see an alternative medicine or complementary medicine doctor and be in and out of the office in 5 minutes with a prescription – to do holistic healing right it takes time, so expect to be there for a while talking to your complementary or alternative medicine specialist! Other examples of popular holistic healing, alternative medicine, and complementary medicine are: • aromatherapy • raw foods diets • exercise • spiritual counseling • herbal remedies • homeopathy • acupun
