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HM, Rafeek. "Holistic Approach to Pain Management." Journal of Natural & Ayurvedic Medicine 3, no. 2 (April 16, 2019): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.23880/jonam-16000173.

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Alternative and complementary medicine differs in approach from allopathy medicine. The conventional drugs treatment, in that it promotes self-healing alternative medicine is not strictly accurate term, as many replace orthodox medicine but to enhance it by working alongside it. Genius practitioners would not consider trying to treat patients with an illness requiring surgery, instead they may work closely with patients and discuss to provide relaxation techniques to aid and stimulate recovery through physio-treatment. Focusing on the mind is much more important when it comes to controlling the pain.

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Obu, Raphael Nyarkotey, and Lawrencia Aggrey Bluwey. "Comparing the herbal and naturopathic medicine curricula in Ghanaian tertiary education: A commentary." Journal of Preventive Medicine and Holistic Health 8, no. 2 (January 15, 2023): 91–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.jpmhh.2022.018.

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About 80% of Ghanaians rely on Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines for their health needs. However, Complementary and Alternative Medicine was not factored into Act 575 in 2000. The government of Ghana has nonetheless taken some steps to provide recognition for CAM with ministerial directives. To date, no tertiary program exists in Ghana to train experts in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, unlike Herbal Medicine. In 2021, the Nyarkotey University College of Holistic Medicine provided a roadmap in this area. The first National Occupational Standard was further developed at the Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor in Naturopathy and Holistic Medicine approved by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) for training Naturopaths. This paper compares the Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy curricula in Ghana.

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Kristianto, Heri, Bayu Anggileo Pramesona, Yafi Sabila Rosyad, Lili Andriani, Tri Antika Rizki Kusuma Putri, and Yohanes Andy Rias. "The effects of beliefs, knowledge, and attitude on herbal medicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey in Indonesia." F1000Research 11 (August 1, 2022): 483. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.116496.2.

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Background: Herbal medicines are gaining a greater degree of popularity as complementary and alternative medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, there is a lack of data concerning the rationale for and factors influencing their use. Methods: A cross-sectional community-based online study involving 1,621 participants was conducted to explore the effects of magical health beliefs, holistic health beliefs, knowledge, and pro- complementary alternative medicine (CAM) attitudes on herbal medicine use in the Indonesian population. Results: Logistic regression findings showed that knowledge about herbal medicines was independently and positively associated with herbal medicine use to a greater extent than herbal medicine non-use (adjusted odds ratio; AOR = 1.20; 95% confidence interval; CI = 1.16 to 1.24). The participants who used herbal medicines had a greater magical health belief score than herbal medicine non-users, with AOR = 1.03 and 95% CI = 1.00 to 1.06. Moreover, holistic health beliefs and pro-CAM attitudes were also found to be independently associated with herbal medicine use. Conclusion: These findings alert nurses to assess the roles of magical health beliefs, holistic health belief, knowledge, and attitudes toward herbal medicine use.

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Kristianto, Heri, Bayu Anggileo Pramesona, Yafi Sabila Rosyad, Lili Andriani, Tri Antika Rizki Kusuma Putri, and Yohanes Andy Rias. "The effects of beliefs, knowledge, and attitude on herbal medicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey in Indonesia." F1000Research 11 (May 3, 2022): 483. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.116496.1.

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Background: Herbal medicines are gaining a greater degree of popularity as complementary and alternative medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, there is a lack of data concerning the rationale for and factors influencing their use. Methods: A cross-sectional community-based online study involving 1,621 participants was conducted to explore the effects of magical health beliefs, holistic health beliefs, knowledge, and pro- complementary alternative medicine (CAM) attitudes on herbal medicine use in the Indonesian population. Results: Logistic regression findings showed that knowledge about herbal medicines was independently and positively associated with herbal medicine use to a greater extent than herbal medicine non-use (adjusted odds ratio; AOR = 1.20; 95% confidence interval; CI = 1.16 to 1.24). The participants who used herbal medicines had a greater magical health belief score than herbal medicine non-users, with AOR = 1.03 and 95% CI = 1.00 to 1.06. Moreover, holistic health beliefs and pro-CAM attitudes were also found to be independently associated with herbal medicine use. Conclusion: These findings alert nurses to assess the roles of magical health beliefs, holistic health belief, knowledge, and attitudes toward herbal medicine use.

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Popova, Tatiana. "World Congress for Holistic Medicine." British Homeopathic Journal 83, no. 02 (April 1994): 126–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0007-0785(94)80070-7.

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Kristianto, Heri, Bayu Anggileo Pramesona, Yafi Sabila Rosyad, Lili Andriani, Tri Antika Rizki Kusuma Putri, and Yohanes Andy Rias. "The effects of beliefs, knowledge, and attitude on herbal medicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey in Indonesia." F1000Research 11 (November 17, 2022): 483. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.116496.3.

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Background: Herbal medicines are gaining a greater degree of popularity as complementary and alternative medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, there is a lack of data concerning the rationale for and factors influencing their use. Methods: A cross-sectional community-based online study involving 1,621 participants was conducted to explore the effects of magical health beliefs, holistic health beliefs, knowledge, and pro- complementary alternative medicine (CAM) attitudes on herbal medicine use in the Indonesian population. Results: Logistic regression findings showed that knowledge about herbal medicines was independently and positively associated with herbal medicine use to a greater extent than herbal medicine non-use (adjusted odds ratio; AOR = 1.20; 95% confidence interval; CI = 1.16 to 1.24). The participants who used herbal medicines had a greater magical health belief score than herbal medicine non-users, with AOR = 1.03 and 95% CI = 1.00 to 1.06. Moreover, holistic health beliefs and pro-CAM attitudes were also found to be independently associated with herbal medicine use. Conclusion: Magical health beliefs, holistic health belief, knowledge, and attitudes are key factor in determining the herbal medicine use. Our findings offer crucial implications for health policymakers to encourage the use of herbal medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Testerman, John K., Kelly R. Morton, Rachel A. Mason, and Ann M. Ronan. "Patient Motivations for Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine." Complementary health practice review 9, no. 2 (April 2004): 81–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1076167503261254.

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Although use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widespread, the underlying reasons patients choose CAM are not clearly understood. Several explanatory models have been suggested, including desire for personal control, compatibility with holistic beliefs, and dissatisfaction with conventional care. Methods: The relationship between CAM use and health functional status, desire for personal control over health, holistic beliefs, spirituality, and patient satisfaction were assessed in a mailed survey of 230 family practice outpatients using validated, multi-item measures. Patients with osteoarthritis, depression, or both were compared to healthy patients. Results: Holistic health beliefs, higher spirituality scores, and lower health functional status were predictive of more CAM use. Personal control over health and satisfaction with physicians were not. Conclusion: Patients use CAM when it is consistent with their worldview and conventional care is not relieving their symptoms.

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Northup, George W. "Holistic medicine: A matter of definition." Journal of the American Osteopathic Association 87, no. 4 (April 1, 1987): 68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/jom-1987-870414.

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Pietroni, Patrick. "Is complementary medicine holistic?" Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery 3, no. 1 (February 1997): 9–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1353-6117(97)80027-3.

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Clarke, RE. "Alternative and Complementary Veterinary Medicine: A Holistic View of Functional Medicine." Australian Veterinary Journal 79, no. 11 (November 2001): 777. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-0813.2001.tb10899.x.

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Tabrez, Sunbul, Neelkant Patil, Shobhit Kaswan, and Lalita Chandna. "Alternative Medicine in Dentistry: A Holistic Approach - A Review." Acta Scientific Dental Scienecs 5, no. 1 (December 16, 2020): 71–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.31080/asds.2020.05.1005.

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Bilson, Richard, and Geraldine Lee-Treweek. "Negotiating the Holistic Turn - the Domestication of Alternative Medicine." Sociology of Health and Illness 28, no. 3 (April 2006): 381–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9566.2006.00497e.x.

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Adams, Richard E. "Negotiating the Holistic Turn: The Domestication of Alternative Medicine." Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews 35, no. 4 (July 2006): 418–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/009430610603500449.

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Saks, Mike. "Alternative therapies: are they holistic?" Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery 3, no. 1 (February 1997): 4–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1353-6117(97)80026-1.

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Ventegodt, Søren, Isack Kandel, and Joav Merrick. "A Short History of Clinical Holistic Medicine." Scientific World JOURNAL 7 (2007): 1622–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.238.

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Clinical holistic medicine has its roots in the medicine and tradition of Hippocrates. Modern epidemiological research in quality of life, the emerging science of complementary and alternative medicine, the tradition of psychodynamic therapy, and the tradition of bodywork are merging into a new scientific way of treating patients. This approach seems able to help every second patient with physical, mental, existential or sexual health problem in 20 sessions over one year. The paper discusses the development of holistic medicine into scientific holistic medicine with discussion of future research efforts.

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Kim, Jong Yeol, and Duong Duc Pham. "Sasang Constitutional Medicine as a Holistic Tailored Medicine." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 6, s1 (2009): 11–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nep100.

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Sasang constitutional medicine (SCM) is a unique traditional Korean therapeutic alternative form of medicine. Based on the Yin and Yang theory and on Confucianism, humans are classified into four constitutions. These differ in terms of (i) sensitivity to certain groups of herbs and medicines, (ii) equilibrium among internal organic functions, (iii) physical features and (iv) psychological characteristics. We propose that two main axes in the physiopathology of SCM (food intake/waste discharge and consuming/storing Qi and body fluids) are equivalent to the process of internal–external exchange and catabolism/anabolism in modern physiology, respectively. We then used this hypothesis to discuss the physiological and pathological principles of SCM. Constitution-based medicine is based on the theory that some medicinal herbs and remedies are only appropriate for certain constitutions and can cause adverse effects in others. The constitutional approach of SCM share the same vision as tailored medicine; an individualized therapy that can minimize the risk of adverse reaction while increasing the efficacy and an individualized self-regulation that can help prevent specific susceptible chronic disease and live healthily. There is still a long way to this goal for both SCM and tailored medicine, but we may benefit from systems approaches such as systems biology. We suggest that constitutional perspective of SCM and our hypothesis of two main processes may provide a novel insight for further studies.

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Boyd, Hamish W. "Report on Vienna dialogue on holistic medicine." British Homeopathic Journal 77, no. 02 (April 1988): 124–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0007-0785(88)80134-0.

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Ventegodt, Søren, Isack Kandel, Shimshon Neikrug, and Joav Merric. "Clinical Holistic Medicine: Holistic Treatment of Rape and Incest Trauma." Scientific World JOURNAL 5 (2005): 288–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2005.38.

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Studies indicate that at least 15% of the female population in western countries has experienced sexual abuse and severe sexual traumas. This paper explains how even serious sexual abuse and trauma can be healed when care and resources encourage the patient to return to the painful life events. When the physician cares and receives the trust of the patient, emotional holding and processing will follow quite naturally. Spontaneous regression seems to be an almost pain-free way of integrating the severe traumas from earlier experiences of rape and incest. This technique is a recommended alternative to classical timeline therapy using therapeutic commands. When traumatized patients distance themselves from their soul (feelings, sexuality, and existential depth), they often lose their energy and enjoyment of life. However, this does not mean that they are lost to life. Although it may seem paradoxical, a severe trauma may be a unique opportunity to regain enjoyment of life. The patient will often be richly rewarded for the extensive work of clearing and sorting out in order to experience a new depth in his or her existence and emotional life, with a new ability to understand life in general and other people in particular. So what may look like a tragedy can be transformed into a unique gift; if the patient gets sufficient support, there is the possibility of healing and learning. Consciousness-based medicine seems to provide severely traumatized patients with the quality of support and care needed for their soul to heal.

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Hall, Helen G., Debra L. Griffiths, and Lisa G. McKenna. "Holistic Pregnancy Care: Aligning Complementary and Alternative Medicine With Midwifery Practice." International Journal of Childbirth 3, no. 2 (2013): 98–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/2156-5287.3.2.98.

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BACKGROUND:The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to manage pregnancy-related conditions is becoming increasingly popular. This article draws on a qualitative study that aimed to explain the processes midwives engaged when determining the role of these therapies for pregnancy care.METHODOLOGY:Our study used grounded theory methodology. Twenty-five midwives, who were employed in metropolitan hospitals situated in Victoria, Australia, participated in the study. Data was collected from semistructured interviews and nonparticipant observation of a subgroup over an 18-month period.RESULTS:Midwives’ attitudes and behavior toward the CAM was influenced by their professional ideology and knowledge. When participants considered the role of these therapies, they employed various strategies including aligning CAM with midwifery philosophy, using the therapies to increase women’s options, valuing diverse ways of understanding and seeking out professional knowledge.CONCLUSIONS:Although midwives do not reject conventional medicine, many value the opportunity CAM offers to individualize care and promote natural childbearing.

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Di Paolo, Terry. "Book Review: Negotiating the Holistic Turn: The Domestication of Alternative Medicine." Journal of Consumer Culture 6, no. 3 (November 2006): 406–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1469540506068898.

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Dale, Ralph Alan. "New Developments In Cuban Holistic Medicine: A Personal View." Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2, no. 2 (June 1996): 299–305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.1996.2.299.

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Robison, Jonathan I., Karen Wolfe, and Lisa Edwards. "Holistic Nutrition: Nourishing the Body, Mind, and Spirit." Complementary health practice review 9, no. 1 (January 2004): 11–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1076167503252945.

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Medical science has profoundly influenced the development of nutrition philosophy in the United States. However, Western medicine is currently in a state of transition, one that has important implications for our understanding of the significance of nutrition to human health. The authors begin by exploring the foundations of traditional Western medicine and nutrition philosophy from a historical perspective. They then suggest how the current transition in medicine is likely to affect our conceptualization of the relationship of nutrition to health in the future. The article concludes with recommendations for helping health professionals to employ this new information in their personal and professional lives. The authors’hope that this article will contribute to a broadening of our perspective on nutrition beyond current thinking, with the ultimate goal of helping people to develop a healthier and more peaceful relationship with eating and food.

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Yin, Chang Shik, and Seong-Gyu Ko. "Introduction to the History and Current Status of Evidence-Based Korean Medicine: A Unique Integrated System of Allopathic and Holistic Medicine." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2014 (2014): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/740515.

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Objectives. Korean medicine, an integrated allopathic and traditional medicine, has developed unique characteristics and has been active in contributing to evidence-based medicine. Recent developments in Korean medicine have not been as well disseminated as traditional Chinese medicine. This introduction to recent developments in Korean medicine will draw attention to, and facilitate, the advancement of evidence-based complementary alternative medicine (CAM).Methods and Results. The history of and recent developments in Korean medicine as evidence-based medicine are explored through discussions on the development of a national standard classification of diseases and study reports, ranging from basic research to newly developed clinical therapies. A national standard classification of diseases has been developed and revised serially into an integrated classification of Western allopathic and traditional holistic medicine disease entities. Standard disease classifications offer a starting point for the reliable gathering of evidence and provide a representative example of the unique status of evidence-based Korean medicine as an integration of Western allopathic medicine and traditional holistic medicine.Conclusions. Recent developments in evidence-based Korean medicine show a unique development in evidence-based medicine, adopting both Western allopathic and holistic traditional medicine. It is expected that Korean medicine will continue to be an important contributor to evidence-based medicine, encompassing conventional and complementary approaches.

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Robinson, Anske, Janice Chesters, and Simon Cooper. "Beyond a Generic Complementary and Alternative Medicine: The Holistic Health Care- Conventional Medicine Continuum." Complementary health practice review 14, no. 3 (October 2009): 153–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1533210109360016.

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This article explores whether complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) users view CAM as a unified concept or individualize the modalities. A survey about the beliefs and concerns surrounding the use of 22 CAM modalities was posted to a random sample of 1,308 people in five rural and two metropolitan localities in Victoria, Australia. The response rate was 40% (n = 459). Overall, 91% of respondents were found to either have used one CAM modality (85%, n = 386) or be open to future use (6%, n = 33). Respondents did not view CAM as a unified concept. Each modality was used by people with different characteristics and beliefs about health care. However, it was practical to divide the 22 CAM modalities into four categories that we have named natural remedy, wellness, accepted, and established modalities. The four categories lie along a set of continua extending from natural remedy modalities and ‘‘holistic health care’’ beliefs at one end to established modalities and a belief in the tenets of conventional medicine at the other. We were able to develop a model to show this diagrammatically.

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Kemper, Kathi J., Barrie Cassileth, and Timothy Ferris. "Holistic Pediatrics: A Research Agenda." Pediatrics 103, Supplement_1 (April 1, 1999): 902–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.103.s1.902.

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Increasing numbers of American families seek complementary and alternative medical care (CAM) for their children; at the same time health care organization and financing are undergoing radical changes. The combination of these factors provides a powerful incentive for research on the effectiveness and safety of CAM therapies and their role in treating children. This article describes a rationale, spectrum, priorities, and methodologies for a research agenda in holistic pediatrics. The top priorities are clinical research projects addressing the safety and effectiveness of alternative therapies used for vulnerable children suffering from serious illnesses. Additionally, major research questions involve the impact of the various definitions such as “alternative,” “complementary,” “folk,” “integrative,” and “holistic” medicine on perceptions of health care, professional education, and funding of products and services. Research efforts in alternative therapies need to address explicitly the tremendous heterogeneity between and among the practices, beliefs, and providers of professional and lay services. Qualitative ethnographic research is needed to understand the consequences of diverse explanatory models and meanings of health and illness for patient-provider communication, adherence with professional recommendations, and satisfaction with care. Health services researchers need to address questions related to the epidemiology of CAM practices, health manpower issues, practice characteristics and the process and content of health care and how discoveries about CAM care may enhance the quality of mainstream health services. A rationale is provided for prioritizing certain conditions and therapies within these efforts.

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Kasnakova, Petya. "OPPORTUNITIES OF HOLISTIC APPROACH IN REHABILITATION PRACTICE." Knowledge International Journal 34, no. 4 (October 4, 2019): 1003–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.35120/kij34041003k.

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Holistic Medicine examines man as a single entity with his bodily, psycho-emotional and spiritual needs. Each person is an individuality and represents a bioenergy system. A holistic approach to rehabilitation practices perceives a broader view of man, health, causes of illness and treatment process.The purpose of the study is to investigate the interest and attitude of rehabilitation students regarding alternative treatment modalities in rehabilitation practice.Material and Methods: The subject of the study are 57 students in the specialty „Rehabilitation” from the Medical College at the Medical University of Plovdiv, to whom a direct anonymous questionnaire was administered.Results and discussion: Interviewed students have a different relationship to alternative methods used in rehabilitation practice. Future rehabilitators are interested in holistic approaches in rehabilitation practice in 73,68%. With the accepting attitude are 56,14%, enthusiastic are 22,8% and 22% are skeptical about alternative therapies. In 68.42% have a desire to train in different methods of holistic therapy and apply them in rehabilitation practice.Conclusions: the knowledge, skills and competences of the rehabilitative care are directly linked to the practice of alternative therapies. Holistic learning and the practice of alternative methods are interrelated in rehabilitation practice. Training is needed on alternative methods of treatment to be included in medical education.

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Wootton, Jacqueline C. "WebWatch Holistic Dentistry." Alternative and Complementary Therapies 6, no. 2 (April 2000): 109–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/act.2000.6.109.

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Horowitz, Sala. "A Holistic Approach." Alternative and Complementary Therapies 12, no. 4 (August 2006): 165–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/act.2006.12.165.

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Jackson, Christina. "The Role of Healing Modalities (Complementary/Alternative Medicine) in Holistic Nursing Practice." Holistic Nursing Practice 26, no. 1 (2012): 3–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/hnp.0b013e31823e53bc.

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Winnick, Terri A. "Medical doctors and complementary and alternative medicine: the context of holistic practice." Health: An Interdisciplinary Journal for the Social Study of Health, Illness and Medicine 10, no. 2 (April 2006): 149–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1363459306061785.

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Hyland, M. E., G. T. Lewith, and C. Westoby. "Developing a measure of attitudes: the holistic complementary and alternative medicine questionnaire." Complementary Therapies in Medicine 11, no. 1 (March 2003): 33–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0965-2299(02)00113-9.

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POTRATA, BARBARA. "Negotiating the holistic turn: the domestication of alternative medicine by Fadlon, Judith." Social Anthropology 15, no. 3 (June 28, 2008): 389–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0964-0282.2007.00023_11.x.

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Keshet, Yael, and Dalit Simchai. "The ‘gender puzzle’ of alternative medicine and holistic spirituality: A literature review." Social Science & Medicine 113 (July 2014): 77–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.05.001.

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Ledermann, EK. "Saving holistic homeopathic medicine from mechanistic scientism—an urgent need." Homeopathy 92, no. 3 (July 2003): 161–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1475-4916(03)00039-0.

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Yuan, Rong, Wei-Li Shi, Qi-Qi Xin, Ke-Ji Chen, and Wei-Hong Cong. "Holistic Regulation of Angiogenesis with Chinese Herbal Medicines as a New Option for Coronary Artery Disease." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2018 (August 13, 2018): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3725962.

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Effectively improving myocardial blood flow and controlling atherosclerotic plaque have always been key and difficult points in the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). Although “therapeutic angiogenesis” is regarded as a promising approach for ischemic heart disease by improving blood flow, angiogenesis itself can induce the destabilization of atherosclerotic plaque, which reflects the double-edged role of angiogenesis. Modulating the balance of angiogenesis can be an important target for CAD treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emphasizes the holistic view and dynamic balance of the body. Furthermore, the principle of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis (ABCRS) is closely connected with angiogenesis and CAD. Recent research suggests that Chinese herbal medicines for ABCRS are effective in balancing the regulation of angiogenesis. This review presents the progress of recent research on the angiogenesis regulation with Chinese herbal medicines for ABCRS in CAD. Moreover, this review demonstrates that Chinese herbal medicines for ABCRS can not only promote angiogenesis in the ischemic area to improve myocardial blood flow but also alleviate angiogenesis to stabilize plaque in atherosclerosis, which reflects the holistic regulatory role in CAD treatment.

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Eastwood, Heather. "Why are Australian GPs using alternative medicine?" Journal of Sociology 36, no. 2 (August 2000): 133–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/144078330003600201.

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This paper examines a comprehensive, sociological explanation of the increasing recognition and use of alternative therapies-such as acupuncture—by Australian GPs. Noting the 'pragmatic' motives of clinical legitimacy and market demand, this paper goes on to explore the deeper roots of this phenomenon in a widespread cultural shift often termed postmodernisation. In this instance, this development involves a return to and commodification of nature, spirituality, tradition and pre-modern, often non-Western values and practices. These postmodernising trends are compatible with the holistic health values that underpin alternative therapies. The analytic inductive methodology employed involved the collection of data from 60 health care providers from the Brisbane metropolitan region. This paper, however, draws on only part of the data collected to provide empirical evidence of clinical 'postmodern' encounters of biomedically trained GPs (n=17) who employ alternative medicine in their daily practice.

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Gulmen, Funda M. "Energy Medicine." American Journal of Chinese Medicine 32, no. 05 (January 2004): 651–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0192415x04002429.

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Energy medicine is becoming more frequently used in supporting patients to attain optimal health. The concept of energy medicine as a holistic practice is introduced and its relationship to physical medicine is discussed. In addition, descriptions of energy systems and modalities that are commonly used are also offered.

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Aubin, Martha Judith, Lucero Nataly Castañeda Becerra, Chirinos Natalia Sabrina Chirinos, Lizeth Soledad Choque Condori, Maria Florentin, Cecilia Noelia Leiva, Delia María Ríos, Marisa Natalia Rodriguez, Ana Marleny Urbina Moscol, and Lourdes Julieta Urunaga. "Alternative and complementary medicine: A look at the general culture." Community and Interculturality in Dialogue 3 (December 31, 2023): 119. http://dx.doi.org/10.56294/cid2023119.

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This paper explores the world of traditional medicine and complementary and alternative medicine from a multicultural perspective. It begins by highlighting the importance of traditional medicine in various cultures and its vital link to the cultural identity of ethnic groups. It then differentiates between traditional medicine and complementary/alternative medicine, explaining that the former is part of a specific culture, while the latter is used in conjunction with or in place of conventional medicine. The paper highlights how traditional and complementary medicine often seek to balance the physical, spiritual and experiential aspects of health and how these practices are rooted in culture and nature. Numerous alternative and complementary therapies, such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, reflexology, yoga, and aromatherapy, are mentioned, and it is emphasized that these therapies are based on natural and noninvasive approaches. In addition, the relationship between traditional medicine and Western medicine is discussed, and how in some places they are being harmoniously combined to provide holistic health care. The example of intercultural medicine in Cuba is mentioned, where scientific medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and natural and traditional medicine are integrated. The importance of preserving and respecting the traditions and practices of traditional medicine of indigenous cultures, such as Mapuche medicine in South America, is emphasized. It is mentioned that these traditions not only treat individual diseases, but also seek to maintain balance with nature and culture. In conclusion, it is emphasized that traditional and complementary medicine offer a different perspective on health and wellness, and it is important to approach them critically and with proper medical guidance. These practices can offer holistic approaches to health care and are an integral part of cultural diversity in health care.

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T., Njonge. "The Nexus Between Orthodox Medicine, Complimentary Alternative Medicine and Psychology." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. III (2024): 126–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.803009.

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The aim of traditional healing is to restore harmony and balance within the human being through an interaction of the body, mind, and spirit. Through this pathway, traditional healing offers a holistic understanding of wellness and well being, both within the individual and between the individual and their environment. In Kenya, it is noteworthy that traditional healing is very marketable. Comparative research on alternative healing practices show that many patients/clients often consult a health professional and a traditional healer concurrently. This paper explores some of the reasons that have given rise to the use of alternative treatments. It also attempts to explore the challenges and opportunities posed by integrated psychological practice systems which revolve around issues related to different paradigm shifts about health and ill-health, practice issues and negative/positive views of traditional healing and traditional healers, research into traditional healing and herbal medicines use. The paper will also explore the role of psychology in the evolving narrative of alternative therapies.

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Pacholczyk, Tadeusz. "The Ethics of New Age Medicine." Ethics & Medics 42, no. 8 (2017): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.5840/em201742812.

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Patients who face serious illnesses are sometimes attracted to alternative medicines, also referred to as “holistic,” “integrative” or “new age” medicines. These can include treatments like homeopathy, hypnosis, “energy therapies” like Reiki and acupuncture, and herbal remedies, among others. Some of the health improvements observed with alternative remedies may be due not only to the placebo effect but also to the added time, attention, and focused concern patients tend to receive from alternative practitioners compared to traditional physicians. This can translate into modified habits and changed lifestyles, leading to various health benefits.

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Gokce, Hilal, and Eylem Pasli Gurdogan. "Complementary and Alternative Therapy Usage Status and Attitudes of Hypertension Patients." Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine 8, no. 2 (June 26, 2019): 59–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2019080202.

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Aim: With the increase in chronic diseases, the number of patients using complementary and alternative medicine is increasing. In this study, it was aimed to examine the opinions and practices of complementary and alternative therapy usage status and attitudes of hypertension patients. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study consisting of 290 patients was performed with patients who applied to the cardiology and internal diseases outpatient clinic of a public hospital and diagnosed with hypertension. Data were collected by using the patient information form which including socio-demographic form, disease-related characteristics and opinions, and also practices of the patients about the use of complementary and alternative therapies and attitudes towards Holistic Complementary and Alternative Medicine Scale. Results: The mean age of the patients was 61.52±11.19 and 63.1% were female, 83.4% were married, and 74.8% were at primary school and lower education level. Of patients, 56.9% use complementary and alternative treatment methods in addition to hypertension therapy. 27.3% of them think that they are more effective than drugs, 63% of them do not share the method they use with health care workers. The total score of the Holistic Complementary and Alternative Medicine Scale is 23.05±5.80. The scores are taken out of the scale and the sub-dimensions differ according to the age groups, education level, monthly income status and complementary and alternative treatment methods usage status (p <0.05). Conclusion: It was found that patients use complementary and alternative methods but do not share them with health care workers, and they have a positive attitude towards holistic complementary and alternative medicine. It is considered important for health care professionals to question the use of these methods in planning the patients’ treatment.

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Alzeer, Jawad. "Lifestylopathy: A Holistic Approach to Healthcare." Journal of Alternative Medicine and Therapies 1, no. 1 (2024): 1–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.59462/jamt.1.1.101.

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In response to ongoing challenges in achieving complete recovery from diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s, alternative medicine approaches such as Lifestylopathy have emerged, aiming to complement conventional treatments and address complex health issues holistically. Lifestylopathy integrates principles from physics, chemistry, and medicine to comprehend the body at molecular and quantum levels, emphasizing preventive measures and comprehensive recovery by striking a balance between entropy (disorder) and potential energy (order). Through maintaining equilibrium between anabolic and catabolic processes and modulating neurotransmitters, Lifestylopathy regulates homeostasis, enriching potential energy while preventing entropy accumulation, thereby activating the immune system’s fight mode and bolstering resilience against diseases. This transformative approach underscores holistic well-being and the intricate interplay between potential energy and entropy, suggesting that integrating Lifestylopathy principles into healthcare practices holds promise for fostering harmony and vibrant health across individuals and societies.

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Robinson, Anske, Janice Chesters, and Simon Cooper. "People's Choice: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Modalities." Complementary health practice review 12, no. 2 (April 2007): 99–119. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1533210107302436.

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The diversity within CAM use in the community, and the beliefs, concerns, and characteristics of the users of individual CAM modalities was explored via a survey mailed to a randomly selected sample of 1,308 people in different metropolitan and rural localities in Victoria, Australia. The response rate was 40% ( n = 459). The respondents' overall current CAM use was 52% and lifetime use was 85%. Chiropractic (50%), massage therapy, (50%), and vitamin or herbal supplements (39%) were the most frequently used modalities. A set of beliefs labeled holistic health care beliefs strongly predicted the use of Natural Remedy and Wellness modalities. Users of these modalities were more likely to be female, under the age of 60, and tertiary educated. Rurality characteristics did not predict rural CAM usage and were equally present in metropolitan and rural respondents. The respondents' decisions concerning CAM involved choosing a modality that fit their self-assessed health care needs.

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di Sarsina, Paolo Roberti, and Ilaria Iseppato. "Looking for a Person-Centered Medicine: Non Conventional Medicine in the Conventional European and Italian Setting." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2011 (2011): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nep048.

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In Italy, the use of non conventional medicines (NCMs) is spreading among people as in the rest of Europe. Sales of alternative remedies are growing, and likewise the number of medical doctors (MDs) who practise NCM/complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). However, in Italy as in other countries of the European Union, at the present time the juridical/legal status of NCM/CAM is not well established, mainly due to the lack of any national law regulating NCM/CAM professional training, practice and public supply and the absence of government-promoted scientific research in this field. This is an obstacle to safeguarding the patient's interests and freedom of choice, especially now that dissatisfaction with biomedicine is inclining more and more people to look for a holistic and patient-centered form of medicine.

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Romeyke, Tobias, and Harald Stummer. "Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Inpatient Care." Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine 20, no. 2 (November 17, 2014): 87–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2156587214555714.

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The aim of this report is to provide the reader an overview of the complex therapy currently used within the German health system. Complex therapies in inpatient care in Germany establish the basis for an integrative and interdisciplinary provision of services. They define minimal criteria for the organization of a hospital, enable the integration of different therapeutic approaches, and therefore, lead to an intensive and holistic treatment by a specially trained team. The German model can be viewed as a pilot program for the introduction of integrative patient-centered care in other hospitals around the world.

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Oliver, Nancy Rainville. "Rx:RN Managing Holistic Care." Alternative and Complementary Therapies 4, no. 4 (August 1998): 284–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/act.1998.4.284.

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Fulder, Stephen. "Remembering the Holistic View." Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 11, no. 5 (October 2005): 775–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2005.11.775.

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Bezilla, Todd A. "In Theory Traditional Osteopathy as an Integrated Model of Holistic Medicine." Alternative and Complementary Therapies 3, no. 2 (April 1997): 140–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/act.1997.3.140.

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Eglem, Elisabeth. "Alternative medicine in Paris and Rio de Janeiro: a study on transformative health experiences." Saúde e Sociedade 23, no. 2 (June 2014): 404–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0104-12902014000200005.

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The purpose of this paper is to explore the practice of alternative medicine as an experience capable of modifying the very perception of the body and body feeling, based in a two-field research in France (Paris) and Brazil (Rio de Janeiro). In this research, the resort to alternative medicines was considered as urban practice and a possible response to emotional needs, beyond the curative specificities of these medicines. The two countries were chosen for their supposed complementarity concerning the perception of spirituality and therefore, the perception of holistic health concepts. The study relies on an inductive approach and a qualitative methodology: introspective interviews with consumers and professionals, as well as participant observations. After a review of the theoretical aspects on the subject — concepts related to health, alternative medicine, transformative experience —, empirical results are presented. They show that the experience of alternative medicine tends to modify body perception, understood as how individuals define their own body. It also tends to modify body internal feeling, literally how people feel their body. The second conclusion that can be drawn from our study is that, beyond cultural specificities, some similarities appear in the way the practice of alternative medicine impacts on body perception and individual values. In that sense, alternative medicine practices in big urban centers appear to be related to a global consumer culture. However, alternative health behaviors rely on a subjective quest of sense which can be expressed through a variety of practices related to better health, not necessarily involving consumption.

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Pinzon-Perez, Helda. "Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Holistic Health, and Integrative Healing: Applications in Health Education." American Journal of Health Education 36, no. 3 (June 2005): 174–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2005.10608180.

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