(adj) holism (n) relating to or concerned with the whole system, rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts. "Holistic medicine" is concerned with treating the whole person, rather than just the disease or the diseased organs. It recognizes the fact that nothing in the body occurs in a vacuum—everything is related to everything else.
Considering a system as a whole, not as a collection of parts. (That would be considered atomistic.) Atomistic views of you include your separate roles as (perhaps) employee, consumer, mother ... - or as head, arms, torso ... - or as skin, bone, blood ... - and so on. Though there are many kinds of atomistic view, there is only one holistic view: of you as an entire person. Compare with gestalt.
A philosophy which views the body As a whole holding that no part of the body can be treated without taking into account the body as a integrated system.
1. Knowledge or approach that is simultaneously intuitive and rational, scientific and artistic. 2. Whole, integrated, comprehensive.
(ho·LIS·tic). In anthropology the broad, comprehensive, global perspective in the systematic study of the nature, diversity and similarity of humankind over time through its four traditional sub-fields. The focus of this approach is with wholes and with complete systems rather than with the analysis of parts.
Relating to the whole of a system and the interconnectedness of its parts.
Refers to exercise and other activities, eg meditation, designed to harmonise mind, body and spirit in one action.
Application of the philosophical theory that wholes(which are more than the mere sum of their parts) are fundamental aspects of the real. The basis by which consultants survive: take lots of little problems, analyse them such that they become one big systematic problem, then analyse that systematic problem forever.
That which seeks to take the whole body, soul and mind into consideration in any prognosis or interpretation.
in a therapeutic setting, treating the whole person, psychologically, physically and spiritually in a rounded way. Treating mind, body and spirit.
emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole
The view that an integrated whole such as mind, body, and spirit are interdependent upon each other; isolated parts have an effect on the whole organism. Systems are interconnected.
(adj.) 1. Of or relating to holism. 2. Of, concerned with, or dealing with wholes or integrated systems rather than with their parts.
A natural approach to healing outside Western medicine conventions.
To consider the whole complete effect of a project or initiative, e.g. the whole of the New Deal Communities area, the people who live within the area and the groups operating within these areas and all the issues that are relevant.
This refers to “taking into consideration†the whole person as it relates to their health. When diagnosing a person’s health problem(s), the care giver must consider the integration of their body, mind and spirit. Alternative care providers are usually “generalists†who take a holistic approach, where as, medical doctors tend to be more specialized in their approach. They focus more on the area of the chief complaint, with less regard for how the rest of the body parts interrelate.
Refers to the whole person. Holistic healthcare concerns itself with not only physical health, but also total (emotional, physical, spiritual and mental) well-being. When you get sick or injured, or when one part of your body is not functioning properly, it affects the whole body. Thus, the whole body must be treated rather than focusing too narrowly on the illness or body part that is unhealthy. Holistic healthcare involves the use of natural supplements, diet, exercise and spiritual or emotional therapies. Those who promote this approach to healthcare say it causes few side effects, costs less than traditional medical healthcare and helps a person adopt a healthier lifestyle, preventing future illnesses.
Emphasis of the whole, the overall, rather than analysis and separation into individual parts.
Holistic health care is the art and science of regaining health by treating man as a functioning whole. Health is attained by creating a natural balance of environment, diet, water, rest, exercise, emotional well-being and proper neurological balance.
Dealing with the patient as a whole human being-physical, mental, emotional, spiritual-as distance from conventional medicineâ€(tm)s view that physical ailments are separate and unrelated to non-physical aspects such as emotional state and belief system.
Considering the patient as a whole--mind, body, and spirit.
A synergistic approach which deals with the combined physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of human health and illness.
Holistic refers to how everything is tied together when taking all the related pieces into account. This approach means taking into account the needs of all the stakeholders (those with an interest) of the RBA/AHRDA program. Holistic thinking/approaches/decisions are common place among various Aboriginal cultures.
an alternative treatment system that focuses on the whole person rather than on specific diseases or disorders, and considers physical, emotional, social, environmental and spiritual factors.
An adjective meaning targeted to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. Wholistic medicine considers not only physical health but also the emotional, spiritual, social, and mental well-being of the person.
Relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts (holistic medicine attempts to treat both the mind and the body).
A description of the whole body wherein the summation becomes much more than the sum of its part s or element [D04326] MEMOPT
A theory that the universe and especially living nature is correctly seen in terms of interacting wholes (as of living organisms) that are more than the mere sum of elementary particles.
Emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts.
relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis, treatment or dissection of individual parts; example: holistic ecology views man and the environment as a single system
The holistic principle lays in integrating the totality of one´s being: body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Our holistic spa aims to pamper our guests in every way possible.
relating to or focusing on the entirety of a thing or an organism and the interrelationship of its component parts, instead of emphasizing different aspects or parts in isolation without considering their interactions.
Focuses on the balance of mind, body, spirit and environment in the treatment of illness.
The approach of taking into consideration the whole body and environment when offering treatment. Sometimes called the Eastern approach.
Emphasising the organic or functional relation between parts and whole.
Alexander demonstrated the holistic nature of the mind/body connection in his work over a century ago. Holistic health needs Alexander's conscious control of ones neuro-muscular system to be a reality.
A study or system viewed as a whole, rather than as its component parts.
Describes therapies based on facts about the "whole person," including spiritual and mental aspects, not only the specific part of the body being treated. Holistic practitioners may advise changes in diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors to help treat a patient's condition.
referring to a psychological premise that the whole is different from and greater than its parts; gestalt. in word recognition, referring to the recognition of a word as a single unit apart from its letter components. n. holism.
An alternative form of veterinary care which, rather than focusing on a singular disease, takes into account the whole of the patient.
Considering a whole thing or being to be more than a collection of parts; Treating the whole person rather than just the Symptoms of a disease.
Looking at the whole system rather than just concentrating on individual components. The overall sum can be greater than a simple totaling of the individual parts, because the "system" adds something in addition. Another term is "systems thinking".
medical care of the whole person considered as subject to personal and social as well as organic factors find all NHC pages containing: holistic
