Significance of integrated medicine

Significance of integrated medicine

The complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) system has been gaining momentum all over the world since the last decade. Several rigorous research studies have shown certain indigenous healing systems and CAM to be more effective than the contemporary system of medicine in curing various diseases and disorders.

The field of integrative health and medicine reaffirms the importance of the relationship between the practitioner and the patient, focusses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches to achieve optimal health and healing. Integrative medicine is the future of medicine and healthcare.

Advantages and benefits

The innumerable advantages and benefits of integrated medicine have rapidly made it an extremely popular speciality as it combines the best practices of conventional medicine with a number of proven and effective complementary and alternative therapies. Below are some of the benefits of integrated medicine:

•It is low-risk and it aims to remove the root cause of the issue.

•It facilitates an all-round healing of the whole person, ensuring that their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health are maximised to full potential.

•It helps to create a healthy alliance between mind and body that enables a person to move beyond their limitations and discover satisfaction.

•It takes a partnership approach, i.e., integrated medicine is about becoming a partner in healing rather than simply dispensing medication or recommending tests.

•It is an excellent tool for people with chronic and seemingly incurable health problems. Patients with chronic health issues often suffer from pain because conventional medicine is not able to figure out the underlying problem. Integrated medicine attempts to bring the entire body into balance and this often results in clearing the symptoms (such as pain) much more effectively.

•It ensures personal attention because the practitioner spends more time with the patient to completely assess and understand what is going on with their mind and body. This personalised attention makes for an effective approach.

•The results are not only fast but also more lasting.