holistic medicine

Cultural  

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 have a lot of friends my age,” said the 42-year-old doctor, who practices holistic medicine in Truckee, “and they tell me they’re too old to learn.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2022

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

In many cases, for holistic medicine practices, "the personal anecdote seems just as powerful as citing a peer reviewed study," said Chelsea Platt, a sociologist at Park University in Missouri who studies wellness culture.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2020

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

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2018