What Does Holistic Mean?

Merriam-Webster defines holistic as: “relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts. Holistic medicine attempts to treat both the mind and the body.” It can also be described as an approach to health care which takes into account not only the physical, but also the social, spiritual and emotional needs of the patient. You need to address all aspects in order to heal or maintain health.

~ by ccoyle on August 26, 2008.