The Concept of Health and Its Various Dimensions
Ask 10 people what health means and you could get 10 different answers. Health has different interpretations to different people. Actually, most people likely do not think of the meaning of health until they no longer have it. Then, the importance suddenly takes on new significance.
The conventional medical view of health is lack of symptoms. Since the conventional medical model deals primarily with the physical body, lack of physical symptoms or problems would indicate good health. Yet, we know this is not complete. There is a mental and emotional component that is equally important.
In holistic (“whole person”) medicine, we view the non-physical as important as the physical. We are looking at the total person, the physical, mental, and emotional states of a person as an undivided whole. In order to achieve sustainable good health, the whole person needs to be considered and addressed.
I would say that good health is really about freedom: the freedom to live one’s life fully and joyfuly. The freedom to move comfortably without unnatural restriction on physical activity; the emotional freedom of happiness, peace of mind and balance; and the freedom of clear thinking and unclouded awareness.
There are a number of holistic medical systems to promote and enhance good health and wellbeing: chiropractic, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbology, naturopathy, and osteopathy, to name some of the more well-known modalities. Depending upon an individual’s particular condition or issue, a particular approach or combination of approaches may be clearly appropriate.
Many of the above-mentioned holistic medical systems fall into the category of mind-body medicine, because they consider and seek to have a healing impact on both the mind and the body. One such system that is known for its approach to the total person is homeopathy. Homeopathy is a system of medicine in which a person ingests a homeopathic medicine to address a health conditions. In homeopathy, the homeopath actually needs to know about the individual as well as any physical ailment in order to recommend a particular homeopathic medicine. Homeopathy is also used in cases that are predominantly on the mental or emotional level as well. A well-selected homeopathy medicine will enhance a person’s well-being on all levels, resulting in a greater sense of well-being and ease. Homeopathy is a safe and effective modality for improving a person’s health and wellness. It is a time-tested system of medicine that is widely practiced around the globe.
Henry Barbey has been passionate about natural healing methods since the early 1990′s. He has undergone the highest level of homeopathic education and training, having completed a comprehensive four-year academic and clinical program in classical homeopathy. He has also studied nutrition, herbal medicine and holds a certification in Iridology. Henry is committed to helping his clients achieve vibrant health and healing. Visit our website to learn more about homeopathy and its broad range of application: http://newyorkhomeopathy.com/
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