Alternative/complimentary Medicine
In alternative medicine, it is believed that the spiritual aspect should also be taken into account when assessing a person's overall well-being.
Several disciplines in alternative medicine use the holistic health approach, including but not limited to:
- natural diet and herbal remedies
- nutritional supplements
- psycho-spiritual counseling
- meditation
- acupuncture
- osteopathy
- homeopathy
- crystals
Read more about this topic: Holistic Health
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