Integrative Health: A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness‍

‍Want to be your best self? Here’s how integrative health can help you optimize your health and wellness. 

What is integrative health? 

Integrative health, also known as integrative medicine, is a comprehensive, holistic approach to health and wellness. In order to achieve optimal health and healing, the field of integrative medicine and health reinforces the value of the relationship between the practitioner and the patient, focuses on the whole person, is evidence-based and employs all suitable therapeutic modalities, healthcare professionals and professions. In this holistic approach, your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs are all taken care of. 

How does integrative medicine boost your health and wellness? 

Integrative medicine prioritizes your overall health over just your illness or disease. It examines your entire mind, body and spirit in order to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms or condition. Integrative medicine strives to provide well-coordinated care among various specialists and providers. It combines complementary therapies  (such as medication and psychotherapy) with traditional healthcare methods (like acupuncture and yoga). In order to achieve optimal health and wellness, integrative medicine "integrates" all facets of your well-being.

Who is integrative health for?

Wondering who can benefit from integrative medicine? Everyone! But integrative medicine is especially an excellent alternative for people who are seeking a holistic approach to health and wellness. This approach may be especially beneficial for those who have complex or long-term (chronic) conditions. You can find relief from a wide range of health and medical conditions with the help of integrative medicine, including:

• Autoimmune diseases
• Acute and chronic pain
• Breathing disorders
• Headaches and migraines
• Chronic fatigue
• Cold or flu
• Digestive disorders
• Infertility
• Menopausal symptoms
• Menstrual issues
• Mental and emotional health issues
• Obesity
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Sleep issues

You use integrative health services in addition to your current medical treatment. To help you meet all of your health needs—physical, emotional and social—Integrative Health and Wellbeing at Biolite Dubai integrates integrative health services into our comprehensive medical system.

Why should you choose integrative health?

Integrative medicine or health is highly beneficial for you as it boosts your body’s natural ability to heal. This holistic approach aids in stress reduction, thus encouraging a state of relaxation that improves your health and wellness. Since it allows you to participate in your own healing and allows you to make lifestyle changes, it can help you achieve optimal health. You can regain control over your health by incorporating integrative medicine into your daily healthcare routine.

What different types of integrative medicine are available?

When it comes to integrative medicine, there is no one-size-fits-all. Since there are a wide variety of options available, in order to reap the maximum benefits of this holistic approach, you need to find the one best suited to your health and wellness goals. Here are some of the popular integrative medicine options that you can choose from:

Acupuncture

This integrative medicine is highly beneficial in activating your body’s healing capability. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin to balance the flow of energy or life force, known as chi or qi.

Herbal therapy

Whether you are struggling with digestive disorders or you are feeling tired all day, herbal therapy can help. This technique uses thousands of herbs, minerals and other extracts to improve your health and wellness. 

Chiropractic therapy

A chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which skilled professionals (chiropractors) apply a controlled, sudden force to a spinal joint with their hands or a small instrument to enhance spinal motion and your body's physical performance. People seek chiropractic adjustments most frequently for low back pain, neck pain and headaches.

Holistic psychotherapy

Evidence-based treatments like hypnosis are used in holistic psychotherapy to alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and other conditions.

Massage therapy 

Massage therapy uses soft tissue manipulation and body movement to promote your health and well-being.

Yoga

Yoga is an excellent practice to boost your health and wellness as it combines specific postures and movements with breathing to unify your mind and body.

If you wish to learn more about integrative medicine, a holistic approach to health and wellness, schedule a consultation with us or visit Biolite. You can speak to us on +971 4 346 6641, email on info@biolitedubai.com, or schedule an appointment here.

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