Holistic Medicine (Sociology).

There is perhaps no experience so human as that of dealing with illness and/or injury. Our very existence is predicated on being able to function so that we can do all that is expected of us on a daily basis. When we have to cope with a serious injury or illness, there are many choices to be made. Many people are increasingly moving toward the use of treatments and medicine that are covered under the broad term of “holistic medicine.” This is a philosophy that believes in treating the whole person and not just an injured body part or an illness. The notion of the integrated mind-body-spirit is integral to holistic medicine. An important distinction to make is that of the difference between alternative medicine and complementary medicine. The first is used in place of traditional Western medicine, whereas the latter is given in conjunction with traditional medicine and not in place of it.