Holistic Medicine.

Mon, Sep 10, 2018

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli, from the office of Elizabeth Martin.

What Is Holistic Medicine?

Holistic medicine; which includes practices such as acupuncture, chiropracty, homeopathy, and others; is a model of medicine that looks at the “whole” person, and all the factors that relate to their health. Their culture, their environment, lifestyle, etc., are all part of the same continuum. Likewise for the patient themselves. The whole body is an ecosystem, and by looking at the person this way, all of their signs and symptoms are clues to the root cause of a health disorder. (This is why an acupuncturist will ask you about your bowel movements when you show up for treatment regarding your back pain.)

Modern medicine, in general, works to reduce a disease to its most specific relevance. We see this in doctors who specialize in one body-part, (or system), specific blood-tests, vitamins, etc. The general models show modern medicine as reducing for specificity, while holistic medicine values the context within the whole. Which is better? That can’t be said, as it depends on the issue. To borrow from the Chinese concept of yin and yang, they are two-side of the same coin. They complement each other quite well. (A reason holistic medicine is also called “complementary”.) Depending on your state of health, you can try one (or more) of these medicines to keep you in optimal health. If one doesn’t work, you can try another, until hopefully, you get your health where you want it to be.

Meet Michael Savalli, MSOM, L.Ac

Michael is a board certified NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, who received his Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from New York College of Health Professions.  While in this program, he also specialized in Chinese Herbal Medicine. If you or anyone you know is interested in staying healthy this season, schedule your appointment and learn how Acupuncture and herbs can boost your immunity. 

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To enhance your healthy lifestyle experience we sell all forms of Chinese herbal linaments, to pain patches and liquids that help the pain, enhance healing, and promote wellness. Each product has been carefully selected and tested. We only sell high-quality medicinal grade products. Ask your practitioner what products would be right for you!

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Understanding the differences between Western, and Holistic Medicine is useful for knowing when you should use each, to meet your health goals.

With Love,

Liz

Elizabeth M. Martin, MSOM, L.Ac, LMT and the Staff at Hands on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy, P.C.