Is holistic therapy good for anxiety?
Recent studies suggest that about half of the people who suffer from anxiety and depression use some kind of holistic therapy to help with their symptoms. Part of the reason people might be attracted to integrative care for depression or anxiety is the holistic perspective found in most integrative approaches. Homeopathic medicine is an approach to treating disease that utilizes natural remedies and focuses on treating the whole person. Holistic medicine is similar, but holistic practitioners also utilize conventional therapies, such as prescription drugs.A holistic doctor treats people using a whole-body approach. That means they focus on your body, mind, spirit and emotions when diagnosing and treating you. Holistic doctors use traditional medicine and also consider factors such as your lifestyle, diet, sleep habits and stress level.In session, holistic therapists examine a client’s physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and mental wellbeing. They help the client find balance across each of these areas.Holistic doctors and practitioners may use herbs, supplements, homeopathic medicine, acupuncture, manual medicine, neural retraining, biofeedback, and other traditional and modern therapies in addition to pharmaceuticals and surgery to treat their patients.
What is the difference between holistic therapy and integrative therapy?
Unlike integrative therapy, which combines conventional and alternative methods, holistic therapy often relies solely on alternative techniques. For example, if you have an anxiety disorder, a holistic therapist may recommend practices like meditation, yoga, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Complementary and alternative medicine includes practices such as massage, acupuncture, tai chi, and drinking green tea. Integrative medicine is an approach to medical care that combines conventional medicine with CAM practices that have shown through science to be safe and effective.Holistic approaches include but are not limited to: acupuncture, acupressure, biofeedback, massage therapy, chiropractic physicians, manual therapy, naturopathic physicians, meditation, guided imagery, yoga, therapeutic touch, reiki and other energy therapies, and ayurveda.
How do I start holistic healing?
Make time for quiet and reflection. Holistic living also includes caring for your soul. Whether it’s a spiritual practice, gratitude journaling, meditation, prayer, breathwork, yoga, therapy, time in nature, or a simple self-care practice, make space for a little silence and self-reflection in your weekly rhythm. A holistic approach means to provide support that looks at the whole person, not just their mental health needs. The support should also consider their physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.On the negative side, holistic therapies are typically not supported by medical doctors and many people question the effectiveness of treatments. But when you understand that the efficacy of prescription medications are also being called into question, you recognize that treatment for mental illness is a complex thing.To lead a fulfilling and balanced life, we must embrace a holistic approach that addresses the seven pillars of wellness. These pillars include emotional, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, social, nutritional, and physical wellness.To recap, God wants us to be healthy and whole, spirit, soul and body. To maintain good health holistically, we need to stay in the Word, meditating it and speaking it forth. We need to pray, especially in the Holy Ghost. We need to be in the presence of the Lord in prayer and worship.