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vidual is an “energetic being” and that the state of
this “energy field” is reflected on the physical plane
creating the state of health which the individual
perceives. The therapies are therefore directed at
stimulating the energy field to return to a state of
balance and normal flow. In Chinese Medicine
this energy is called the Qi and in Homeopathy it
is called the Vital Force.
Disease and health manifest on 3 levels. The
energetic state manifests on the physical, mental
and emotional levels; so an imbalance may manifest
on any of these levels. In fact, an imbalance,
or state of ill-health, does indeed manifest on all 3
levels at the same time. We may not be able to appreciate
the imbalance, but it is present none the
less. An imbalance in the individual may start on
one level and symptoms may develop on that level
or any of the others. The correct therapy may
therefore be to balance an area that does not appear
to be where the current problem is, but will
lead to the deepest healing result and act to prevent
future problems from occurring. From this we can
see why a “Holistic” approach requires obtaining
information about areas that do not appear to have
a direct connection with the presenting complaint;
i.e. evaluating the whole patient. An example
could be a tendency to stress diarrhea: treatment of
a single episode would not help to prevent future
episodes, but treatment of the underlying weakness
will not only help this episode, but can help prevent
future episodes.
There are a variety of therapies available which
can increase the level of health. The majority of
these Holistic therapies work by stimulating the
body’s own natural repair mechanisms and so tend
to have a low potential for negative results. Not all
patients respond and response can sometimes take
a while to manifest. The many patients the symptoms
are resolved and they end up much healthier.
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