Appreciating the significant role of modern medical techniques, holistic medicine integrates traditional medical systems (such as Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Siddha, Unani) and complementary therapies (including Yoga, Acupuncture, Reflexology) to help and hasten healing.
The success of Integrative Medicine is the ability of selecting and blending the appropriate systems of medicine, without compromising on the authenticity of each individual system. Apart from having a full fledged knowledge of each system, it is crucial for the holistic physician to have the wisdom and experience in implementing such an integration of systems. When done appropriately, this combination enhances the healing powers of the various approaches.
But if in the hands of the less capable, the introduction of another system of medicine could interfere with the efficacy of the main system of medicine decided.
Likewise, the selection and incorporation of appropriate Complementary Therapies that will not interfere with the systems of medicines that have been selected, is of utmost importance.
The efficacy of treatment is strengthened when an additional emphasis is given to customized lifestyle management.
