Holistic healing - Modern medicine’s approach

Holistic healing

by Dr. Nandita Shah

The body and the mind act in unison. Physical symptoms may indicate the state of mind or vice versa. Medical intervention should take into consideration the whole rather than isolated parts. This is the holistic approach.

The purpose of holistic healing is to provide long-term improvement (which may even cause short-term pain). Intervention should be minimal since nature, in her wisdom, knows the best course.

Pain can serve to make us aware of our emotional state, thus helping us in our own personal evolution. A natural diet, good exercise and calmness of mind can be one of the best means of holistic healing in a number of cases.

Symptoms as survival mechanisms

Our body is always acting in self-preservation, and speaks to us through symptoms. Symptoms indicate that there is a problem and that we should take action to remove the cause. For example, a back pain that limits a movement may be the body’s way of saying that that particular movement is harmful.

Taking painkillers rather than avoiding the movement may cause the condition to become chronic. Similar logic applies to almost all diseases. Getting rid of a symptom temporarily, without getting to the root of the problem will cause future complications.

The body’s healing power

The healing power is inherent in the body. When disease occurs, the body makes every effort to regain ease, that is health. A good doctor strengthens his innate healing power.

While treating his patient he should remember his first duty, Primum Non Nocere. In other words, he may not always be able to help the patient, but his prime duty ought to be that he does no harm to the patient.

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