What is the Difference between Allopathic (Conventional) and Holistic (Alternative) Medicine?
The allopathic and holistic definitions of health differ greatly in regard to the diagnosis and treatment of illness. People who use conventional medicine usually do not seek treatment until they become ill; there is little emphasis on preventive treatment. The main causes of illness are considered to be pathogens-bacteria or viruses-or biochemical imbalances. Scientific tests are often used in diagnosis. Drugs, surgery, and radiation are among the key tools for dealing with the problems. Here are the major differences between the two philosophies. Holistic medicine teaches that people must take responsibility for their own health. Holistic medicine asks that people change their attitude about healthcare. Here are some examples of attitude change when experiencing health problems: If you have a headache, rather than reaching for an aspirin (which may injure the lining of your stomach or have other side effects), reach for a pillow and take a nap instead. If you have a backache, don’t t
