Steve, theGoodWordGuy here again…
WHAT IS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE…
As you will read below the medical definition of Integrative Medicine, you will come to understand better this was the same path of healing I discovered from a very battle worn mind trying to survive cancer and my life traumas one day at a time. The Soft Skilled Living Wellness Workshop© that I wrote all those years ago did not come from text book learning as Integrative Medicine does. It came from my blue collar, stubborn style of self healing the body, mind and soul together as one.
“Integrative medicine focuses on you as a whole person and not just your illness or disease. While it seeks to understand the underlying cause of your symptoms or condition, it does so by looking at your complete mind, body and spirit. Integrative medicine uses an evidence-based approach to improve your health and wellness.
Integrative medicine believes your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs affect your health. It believes those needs rely on each other and affect your entire well-being. There are many different aspects to address, so integrative medicine uses a combination of therapies and lifestyle changes.”
“With integrative medicine, the relationships between you and your healthcare providers are important. You are equal partners in your healing process. Integrative medicine aims for well-coordinated care among different providers and specialists. It brings together conventional healthcare approaches (like medication and psychotherapy) and complementary therapies (like acupuncture and yoga). In this way, integrative medicine “integrates” all aspects of your well-being to achieve optimal health and healing.”
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE.
“Integrative medicine techniques support your body’s natural ability to heal. It helps you reduce stress and promotes a state of relaxation that leads to better health. It can help you achieve optimal health when you engage in your own healing and feel empowered to make lifestyle changes. Adding integrative medicine to your healthcare routine can help you regain control of your well-being.”
A NOTE FROM CLEVELAND CLINIC
“Integrative medicine uses a combination of therapies and lifestyle changes to treat and heal the whole person. It focuses on your complete mind, body and soul and uses an evidence-based approach to improve your health and wellness. With integrative medicine, the relationships between you and your healthcare providers are very important. Always remember, you are an equal partner in your healing process. Maintain open communication with all of your providers to help you get the most out of treatment.” From Cleveland Clinic’s website of Integrated Medicine
Pretty cool stuff ( I guess I am a little blue collarish ) on to the next page, Life happens…