Holistic Healthcare versus Traditional Western Medicine

[ad_1] The Western medicine community recently asked the question: Will Alternative Healthcare, a.k.a. Holistic, Metaphysical, Energy or Mind, Body, Spirit healing and Western Medicine (WM) merge? This question implies there is reason to wonder and/or we need to consider the benefits a merger might create. The consideration of merging Holistic, Metaphysical, Energy or Mind, Body,…

Irrational Use of Medicines – A Threat to Patient Community

[ad_1] More than 50% all medicines worldwide are prescribed,dispensed or sold inappropriately. 50% of patients fail to take them correctly. Conversely, about one-third of the world population lacks access to essential medicines. Treatment with medicines is one of the most cost-effective medical interventions known and the proportion of national health budget spent on medicines ranges…

Improving Healthcare Delivery by Setting Up an Integrative Family Medicine Practice

[ad_1] There are several definitions of the Integrative Medicine model which include: a) A healthcare model that combines treatments from Conventional healthcare and Alternative / Traditional Medicine for which there is some high-quality evidence of safety and effectiveness b) Focuses on person-centred (holistic care) and uses all appropriate therapeutic approaches c) Focuses on preventative maintenance…