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the free encyclopedia.
Holistic health is a
non-medical philosophy of
well-being that considers the
physical, mental, and spiritual
aspects of life as closely
interconnected and balanced
[1]. Advocates of the holistic
health philosophy typically seek
or use a wide variety of
alternative practices, the
most common of which include
acupuncture,
chiropractic,
naturopathy, and
homeopathy.
Advocates of alternative
medicine often employ the use of
the holistic health philosophy to
claim that
conventional medicine does not
address the needs of the patient
as a whole. Supporters of
conventional medical practices
dispute that claim and point to
certain trends within conventional
medicine that could also be
described as "holistic", such as
wellness programs focusing on
whole-body health programs of
nutrition, exercise, and
preventive care.
