What is meant by Holistic Medicine?

Holistic medicine is a system which fosters a cooperative relationship within the complete human being. It encompasses and embraces all aspects - It emphasizes the need to look at the whole person, including analysis of physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, social, spiritual and lifestyle values. It encompasses all stated modalities of diagnosis and treatment including drugs and surgery if no safe alternative exists. Holistic medicine focuses on education and taking responsibility for your own personal balance and well being.