Real health by definition is more than just the absence of symptoms; it's the optimum functioning of one's physical, mental, and spiritual self.
Holistic health seeks balance, harmony, and coordination of all body systems. It does so not by adding anything like medications, or removing anything like surgery, but the overall holistic ideology is that real health is already within. We all contain the innate ability to be healthy. Our bodies are self regulating. As Voltaire said "The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature truly cures the disease."
Modern medicine and its astounding technologies are to be admired for its ability in dealing with emergencies and life threatening situations. But it seems that the medical (allopathic approach) falls short beyond that, and there is a whole lot more beyond that.
Holistic health approaches wellness with the attitude that the body knows best, as long as it has all it needs to do its job. Here is some of what it needs:
1)Proper nutrition. Processed, preserved, and conventionally grown/raised foods have done an excellent job in filling our grocery stores and making food reasonable in price. But the convenience and affordability has contributed to deficiencies in nutritional value. Organically grown produce and animals have far better benefits to the body's nutritional needs. I advocate gardening for everybody, even if it's just having a tomato in a pot. Have a big salad every day, incorporating it into a meal or making it a meal itself.
2)Exercise/movement. The human body has hundreds of bones and joints because we were created to move. I advocate striving for at least 30 minutes of mild or moderate physical activity daily and settle for no less than 3X/week. Make it a priority. Examples would include walking, bicycling, and dancing.
3)Water. I advocate drinking at least six 8 ounce glasses of pure water daily. The most important one is first thing in the morning.
4)Rest. Relaxing in front of the TV or by reading a book may be physically relaxing but it does not relax the mind or spirit. I advocate spending at least 15 minutes daily sitting or laying quietly, undisturbed, and in a state of meditation and or prayer.
5)Balanced body structure. The alignment of our body's bones and joints is often overlooked as a vital component of wellness. The bones and joints of the spine are particularly important because of their vulnerability (they move in all ranges of motion) and because imbalance of the spine can cause pressure/pinching, or irritation of the nervous system. The nervous system controls and coordinates all body systems, thus it must be kept free flowing for optimum internal communications. I advocate proper posture, daily stretching, and periodic chiropractic adjustments. Chiropractors specialize in this structure-function relationship of the spine and it's relation to the nervous system.
6)Purpose. The body, mind, and spirit function best when utilized to fulfill a purpose. I advocate that we are all unique creatures created by God to fulfill a mission, and that all of us need to seek and pursue that mission.
Holistic health is a wonderful choice for wellness. It's a lifestyle choice, an attitude, enlightenment, and a lifelong commitment to honoring God with your body mind and spirit.
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." 1st Corinthians 6:19,20
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