102: The Benefits of Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine, also known as holistic medicine, is a healing approach that combines conventional Western medicine with complementary or alternative therapies to provide a more comprehensive approach to your health care. The goal is to address physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual aspects of the person's well-being. It's more patient-centered than other approaches tend to be.   Traditional medicine is one of the more natural forms of medicine because it's been around for thousands of years. So in this episode, we are diving into all aspects of integrative medicine and sharing how it can enhance your care and address all aspects of your care, not just the symptoms. What's in this episode: How integrative medicine differs from Western medicine The doctor-patient dynamic in integrative medicine How combining therapies can enhance your outcomes The principles or keys to integrative medicine The benefits of using integrative medicine For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/ The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page. *Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.