To start off with, it seems like a good idea to define holistic health in a bit more detail.
At its core, holistic health is a philosophy of health that views the human body and mind as interconnected and dependent upon each other for optimal well-being.
Unlike the modern allopathic medicine approach, the holistic approach to health considers the entire person, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, as well as environment, lifestyle, and social relationships.
Holistic health recognizes that the body is not just a collection of parts that need to be fixed when something goes wrong! Instead, it views the body as a complex system that is in constant communication with its environment and is constantly adapting to maintain balance and harmony.
Below are a few of the key principles of holistic health, and the benefits it can bring to those who implement these principles into our daily lives.