Posted 8/24/25

Compare and contrast three differences between holistic and conventional approaches.

• Holistic therapies recognize spirituality and energy work, other.

Examples:

Ayurveda, Chakras/Energy, Doshas

Healing Touch Therapy

Auras

Sound therapy

Light therapy

Western Medicine lacks comparison, at most, they recognize in some studies the link between prayer and religion and mental wellbeing. Class IV laser therapy is similar example concerning light, but not with the same inspiration. Music therapy is another partial comparison.

• Holistic therapies require lifestyle and diet evaluation and changes.

Examples:

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Ingredient reading and learning in general diet education

• Physical Activity
• Home Cooking
• Home Environment
• Relationships
• Social Life
• Joy
• Spirituality
• Career

Western medicine does not require or ask or discuss this. At most, it does discuss exercise and calories. Recently, some providers will discuss certain diets and overall diet, with handouts or mentions. Recently research is in development. Dieticians do discuss individualized diet. Calories have been the common focus in weight loss, vs. other burdens and reasons for obesity.

• Holistic therapies seek to restore balance in lifestyle and self care and look at root causes for dysfunction.

Examples:

Diet and disease links

Environmental exposures

Energy

Stress

Spirituality

Western medicine commonly prescribes a drug for a symptom and another drug for a side effect. Drugs and injections are provided as a first line option.

Depending on severity, this can be necessary.

Otherwise, the risk and benefit is not matched or the risk not exceeded.

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