Holistic health in present times

Dr. Parimal Devnath

12B174-Valvan, Lonavla

Pune-410403.

Ph:9421058695.

Abstract

The idea of holistic health is an ancient one.  Many of the cultures of the world explored the possibilities of taking into consideration the wider issues of life which directly or indirectly  influence the condition of a disease or disorder.  Holistic approach does not suggest a specific method of diagnosis.  It is an approach.  It suggests that rather than treating the symptoms of cold in an isolated manner, it would be better to take into consideration several other factors such as climatic, weather, working condition, sudden exposure, food, age etc.  and proceed with the treatment of cold accordingly.  

In the recent past many of the cultures have ignored this approach.  This is done due to advent of the reductionist theory.  It reduced a human being into cells and organs.  It has conveniently forgotten the simple fact that a human being is not merely cells and organs and limbs.  A human being has many other faculties such as mind, intelligence, emotion, sentiment, feeling, awareness, consciousness etc.  Moreover, one lives in the lap of the surrounding environment created by other human beings called as society and also the nature.  One is always exposed the changes brought about by the climatic conditions and seasons. Impact of these factors cannot be ignored.   

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