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Understanding Holistic Care in Relation to Chronic Illness
Dr. Greg Burzynski provides information on how to best understand and utilize holistic care for the purposes of managing chronic illnesses
Article content first published on DrGregoryBurzynski.com
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In my recent blog post “Understanding Approaches for Pain Management and Patient Care” I speak on the lasting effects of holistic health care and the benefits that it has in terms of managing pain and taking care of the “whole” patient.
Before I get started, it is important to mention that the holistic approach to health does not reject conventional medicine, but is a sensible, complete form of healing that considers your child’s entire picture of health and uses the best and most appropriate options for healing. It is a process of strengthening every system of the mind-body and allowing your child’s natural healing potential to flourish.
Many of the chronic health problems that affect children will respond best when addressed from a holistic point of view.
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Conventional v.s Alternative Medicine
homeopaths, naturopaths, and doctors of oriental medicine are holistic practitioners, considering all aspects of their patients and assisting them in achieving a vibrant state of health. But not all alternative practitioners can be considered holistic, nor is a conventional medical doctor necessarily not holistic. Alternative practitioners who believe that all disease is caused by vitamin deficiencies or spinal misalignments are no more holistic than a medical doctor who believes that all illness is caused by germs. When it comes to medicine, it is beneficial to not have an either/or attitude. Both conventional and alternative have an important place in health care and can make a powerful team in certain situations.
Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine (another word for holistic medicine) is an emerging system of health care practiced by medical doctors who respect all valid systems of healing, recognizing the value of each one. Alternative and conventional treatments are combined in order to meet the needs of the patient on all levels of healing. The treatments that are the most effective in helping the patient are the ones used. It is not a matter of what type of medicine is better. It is a matter of what works for each patient.
