holistic medicine

Cultural

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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It was the end of a year-long journey for Means, a Stanford graduate who dropped out of her surgical residency to pursue holistic medicine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Dr. Tanaz R. Ferzandi, director of urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery at Keck Medicine of USC, believes that holistic medicine can be a potent adjunct to more traditional remedies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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

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