HOLISTIC MEDICINE

approach to medicine which emphasizes treating the person as a whole and and stressing the patient's role in health care through positive attitude proper diet and exercise

Holistic health refers to a philosophy of medical care that views physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and equally important approaches to treatment. While frequently associated with alternative medicine, it is also increasingly used in mainstream medical practice as part of a broad view of patient care.
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Noun
1. medical care of the whole person considered as subject to personal and social as well as organic factors; "holistic medicine treats the mind as well as the body"
(hypernym) medical care, medical aid

1. Alternative medicine. 2. That form of alternative medicine which focuses on (a) personal accountability for one's health; (b) the human body's ability to heal itself; and (c) balancing the body, mind, and "spirit" with the environment. Holistic medicine encompasses acupuncture, biofeedback, faith healing, folk medicine, meditation, megavitamin therapy, and yoga.

1. Alternative medicine. 2. That form of alternative medicine which focuses on (a) personal accountability for one’s health; (b) the human body’s ability to heal itself; and (c) balancing the body, mind, and “spirit” with the environment. Holistic medicine encompasses acupuncture, biofeedback, faith healing, folk medicine, meditation, megavitamin therapy, and yoga.

Broadly, any or all health-related methods and practices for which scientific evidence concerning safety and efficacy is lacking or largely contradictory. Related expressions include “innovative medicine,” “integrative medicine,” “mind-body medicine,” “New Medicine,” and “planet medicine.”