Holistic therapy is based on taking a holistic approach to treatment for an imbalance in health, and seeking a better lifestyle. Holistic therapy differs from modern medicine, alternative therapy and integrative therapy because here, physical health is not the main focus.
Holistic therapy considers physical illness to be a symptom of a far bigger imbalance in the individual, with the manifested illnesses only being more visible. Holistic healing is not a one time fix, but is a continuous quest for answers on how to live better, be healthier and lead a wholesome life.
We discuss the 3 most popular Holistic Therapy Methods in this article.
1) Holistic Therapy – Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a highly sophisticated approach to health that had its origin in India over 5000 years ago. It aims at finding the root cause of the disease and then eliminating it completely. Here, Ayurveda differs from modern medicine or Allopathy, where the focus is on destroying the bacteria or virus causing the disease, and thereby giving an instant relief, which may not guarantee a permanent cure. Ayurveda aims at a permanent recovery.
Ayurveda aims to provide a healthy life and remove the pain and suffering through the use of natural herbs and antidotes with amazing medicinal powers. The natural herbs, vegetables, spices and fruits used in Ayurveda treatment have zero side effects and are quite effective at curing disease, this is unlike Allopathy, which may have side effects such as hair loss, bloating, irritation of the skin or eyes and so on.
Ayurveda treats disease through a 4 step process – Hypothesis, Experimentation and Observation and Conclusion. Ayurveda is recommended for the treatment of piles,jaundice, rheumatoid arthritis, vitiligo, biliousness etc.
2) Holistic Therapy – Homeopathy
Homeopathy is the second most popular medical system in the world, after Allopathy, and has become very popular in the United States over the last decade. Homeopathy is based on the principle of “like cures like” – which refers to the belief that an illness can be cured with a small dose of a medicine that produces similar symptoms in healthy people.
There are several advantages offered by Homeopathy. The first is that, it is perfectly safe and has no side effects whatsoever. Homeopathic treatment and medicine is safe even for babies and pregnant women, as these medicines are prepared only using natural substances.
Homeopathy is very effective and you may expect quick, wholesome results with it, which last a long time. Homeopathic medicine is also very easy to take. Even children would love the Homeopathic medications that are available as sweet drops, tiny tablets, or powders. Plus, it is not addictive and does not suppress the body’s immune system.
Homeopathy is a great holistic therapy because it considers all symptoms as one, singles out the cause of the disease, rather than the symptoms, and makes sure that the symptoms never appear again once the disease has been cured.
3) Holistic Therapy – Acupuncture
Acupuncture has its origins in ancient China, and has been a part of Chinese culture for centuries. It is based on the theory of an energy called “chi” flowing through the human body. The health of a person is affected when this chi is blocked or restricted. Acupuncture is used to unblock and rebalance the flow of chi, which has been found to restore health, relieve pain and eliminate the disease.
Traditional acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into the skin at specific points in the body to enable the flow of energy or chi. Modern day acupuncture makes use of heat, pressure and very mild electric currents for the same purpose.
Acupuncture may be used as a standalone therapy or in conjunction with other therapies. For instance, acupuncture can be used to supplement traditional cancer treatment as it is a cure for nausea and vomiting that chemotherapy patients normally experience. It also relieves the pain many patients feel following a surgery.
Acupuncture is a great cure for headache and migraines that affect a person’s normal routine.
Acupuncture is also a great therapy for:
- Asthma
- Menstrual cramps
- Fibromyalgia
- Tennis elbow
- Osteoarthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Toothache etc
Acupuncture has also been found to reduce labor pain during delivery, tension, stress, anxiety and depression. Acupuncture increases your body’s energy levels and can be customized to your needs.
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