Visionary Gazette
HOLISTIC VIEWPOINT
Holistic health is actually an approach to life. Rather than focusing on
illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers
the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment.
It emphasizes the connection of mind, body and spirit. With holistic health
practices, people accept responsibility for their own level of well-being, and
everyday choices are used to take charge of one’s own health.
Holistic health is based on the law of nature which implies that an
individual is a whole made up of interdependent parts, which are the physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual factions. When one part is not working at its
best, it impacts all of the other parts of that person. Holistic health is an
ongoing process. As a lifestyle, it includes personal commitment to be moving
toward wellness. No matter what their current status of health, people can
improve their level of well-being. Even when there are temporary setbacks,
movement is always in the direction of wellness.
A holistic approach to healing goes beyond just eliminating symptoms. For
example, taking an aspirin for a headache would be like disconnecting the oil
light on the dash of a car when it flashes. The irritation is eliminated, but the
real problem still exists. In holistic medicine, a symptom is considered a
message that something needs attention. So, the symptom is used as a guide
to look below the surface for the root cause. Then what really needs
attention can be addressed.
The holistic health lifestyle is regaining popularity each year. Holistic
principles offer practical options to meet the growing desire for enjoying a
high level of vitality and well-being. The health care professionals using a
holistic approach work in partnership with their patients. They recommend
treatments that support the body’s natural healing system and consider the
whole person and the whole situation. Optimal health is much more than the
absence of sickness. It is the conscious pursuit of the highest qualities of the
spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, environmental and social aspects of the
human experience.
You are responsible for your own health.
Medical Astrology may be one of the alternative approaches that can help you
identify your specific needs, especially for the physical body. Each sign of the
zodiac rules specific parts of the body. Each sign responds differently,
depending on planetary aspects that bring to light more information on your
nutritional or herbal needs. (see www.AstroNumeroTherapy.net)
Laurel Ann Browne is a Certified Holistic Counselor, Speaker, Teacher, Writer and
Medical Astrologer with over 25 years of experience in substance abuse, high-risk youth
and healing therapies working with family alternative counseling.
www.VisionaryforCreativeChange.com
Visionary Counseling 877-863-9075
Austin, TX local 512-864-0892
visionaryccc@yahoo.com
