Holistic Health a Boost to Well-Being of Body Mind and Spirit

It has been a firm belief of thousands of years, in many parts of the world, that the mind, body, spirit and emotions are all interconnected and can be treated as a whole. Every aspect of our lives is interconnected and will affect every other aspect of our lives. Every thought, emotion and interaction will impact your overall health. There are many environmental aspects that are responsible for our lack of well being, but holistic health will teach us that rather than placing the blame on environmental toxins, genetics, viruses and stress which can very well be contributing factors to many illnesses, the underlying cause of many of these illnesses can be traced back to a lack of very fundamental health enhancing personal traits such as, a strong will, responsibility, passion and support from family members and close friends. Most importantly, however, is a working knowledge of good health and a balanced lifestyle. Without these, however, ones choice of healthcare modality and treatment makes no difference. Holistic health is actually an approach to life, rather than focusing on illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment. It emphasizes the connection of mind, body and spirit. The goal is to achieve maximum well-being, where everything is functioning the very best that is possible. With Holistic Health people accept responsibility for their own level of well-being and everyday choices are used to take charge of one's own health. This paper focuses on the theoretical and conceptual frame work of holistic health and its benefits.