A holistic approach is a form of healing that takes into account the whole person, that is, physically, mentally and emotionally.
Healing is promoted by treating the whole person based on the principle that when one part is unbalanced, the whole system becomes unbalanced and therefore sick. For this reason, we say that the core of Holistic Healing is helping you reconnect with your Authentic Self, your spirit.
Here are the steps you can take to heal yourself within everyday activities.
Self care
In the modern world, self-care has become an afterthought at best and a completely neglected consideration at worst. Busy schedules, a staggering amount of time spent on social media and smartphones, the hustle, bustle – it all takes time and attention from what should be our first priority: personal care.
Stop and think for a moment, can you identify what your true needs are right now?
Maybe you are so exhausted that you need a nap?
Maybe your body aches from tension and overwork and could use a massage?
Were your last meals taken from a paper bag of a greasy takeout that you gobbled up while rushing from one errand to the next?
Are you really taking care of yourself as much as you can?
Self-care and learning to listen to your body to identify what you really need and do your best to meet those needs is at the core of a holistic approach to good health and wellness.
Make yourself a priority!
When you care about yourself and take the necessary actions to make it a priority, your quality of life will naturally improve.
Stress management
Holistic health professionals and trainers understand that many ailments and general health problems can be attributed to stress. In fact, a prolonged state of chronic stress is the root cause of many chronic medical conditions that afflict the body and mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety that affect mental and emotional health.
Taking care of your emotional well-being is considered of utmost importance in holistic medicine and the body is greatly affected by what goes on in the mind.
Mind-body practices such as yoga, aromatherapy, and meditation unite mind, body, and spirit to promote overall well-being and a unique connection between physical and mental well-being. These and other activities, such as simply taking a walk in nature, calm the mind and divert it from the modern world, too hectic and too stimulating.
A calm mind supports a healthy body, it really is that simple.
Taking time to relax and deep breathing exercises further support well-being and help lessen the impact stress has on our health.
Positive relationships
Everything we do in life affects our well-being and relationships are not a minor consideration. Are your relationships satisfying, uplifting, and supportive?
If not, help is available to identify problems and resolve them so that family, romantic, and platonic relationships help you thrive.
Nutrition
Yes, you’ve heard it all before … A healthy diet is necessary for good health.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women and is primarily related to lifestyle choices, such as diet.
Junk food kills … etc. etc. etc.
But there is much more …
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Nutrients provided by real whole foods protect
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and heal the body and brain
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They allow the body to function at its best
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They give you incomparable energy
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They provide antioxidants to protect the body from chronic diseases.
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Real food strengthens the body to better deal with stress
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Nutrients in food strengthen immunity to fight colds and flu
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The essential fatty acids you get from fatty fish, nuts, and seeds promote healthy brain function and vibrant, supple hair and skin.
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Eating right supports focus, concentration, and the power of memory
All of these things, and the many more benefits that solid nutrition brings you, ensure your overall well-being on a day-to-day basis, so you can thrive!
This is a very real benefit, one that can be enjoyed here and now without having to wait for the ‘in case’ of heart disease.