Holistic Medicine or Alternative Medicine - What does it mean?

Holistic medicine is not just eating healthy, it is an approach to the care of their patients that any doctor, not just a naturopathic doctor might have. A holistic medicine approach considers the whole patient- body, mind, and spirit.

Alternative medicine describes therapies that are not common to conventional medicine, such as dietary counseling, homeopathy, herbs, supplements, and other natural remedies. As research validates alternative medicine, it becomes more widely accepted.

Complementary medicine is using natural or alternative medicine with conventional medical treatments to benefit the patient. An example is a cancer patient receiving dietary counseling and natural supplements during or after chemotherapy treatments.

Depending on the patient and their condition, “alternative medicine” may be used as a complement or alternative to conventional medical care. Holistic medicine refers to treating the whole person, not just parts or symptoms.

Looking for holistic medicine treatment in Connecticut?  Contact Dr. Munro today.

Here are just some of the conditions treated using holistic or alternative medicine at our Windsor, CT clinic:

Type II diabetes High cholesterol High blood pressure Inflammatory bowel disease Irritable bowel syndrome Menopause treatment Osteoporosis Hypothyroidism

Arthritis Autoimmune disease Allergies Asthma Eczema Fatigue Obesity And more

What Are Homeopathy Treatments?

Homeopathy is a system of medicine based on the philosophy of “like treats like.” In homeopathy, the dose of medicine is very small. Choosing the correct homeopathic remedy is like using noise cancelling headphones, the energetic pattern of the remedy obliterates or modifies the disease. In some cases it is curative. Homeopathy is used for acute and chronic conditions. It is safe for pets and babies and does not have any drug interactions.

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