holistic medicine

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1. An approach to medicine that emphasizes treating the person as a whole, with special attention to the interconnections of the mind and body and of the systems within the body. Holistic medicine stresses the patient's role in health care through such means as positive attitudes, sound diet, and regular exercise.

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Example Sentences

He also emphasized empirical medical evidence over unproven theory, stressed the body’s natural ability to heal, and generally advocated what today we would call holistic medicine, including the use of medicinal herbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“I'm really lucky to be from that generation of Psychonauts, who considers holistic medicine to be diet, exercise, lifestyle, self reflection, documentation. Taking care with these things, you can't really separate anything out.”

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2023

She said the diagnosis was made by “Lisa,” who engages in holistic medicine as an energy worker and yoga instructor.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2022

Ayurveda is the Indian practice of holistic medicine and an important part of it is diet.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2018

As a holistic medicine practitioner who attends a wealthy client's dinner party after her car breaks down, Hayek tears into a role specifically tailored for her by screenwriter Mike White.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2017