| Of all the popular "new age" search terms in the | | | | skin bag of cells, tissues and organs and that your |
| health and healing category, my personal favorite | | | | goal is to be well; not just to be free of disease. |
| is holistic healing. This term, it seems, embodies all | | | | Thus you come to understand that you are a |
| of the others, like spiritual healing, soul healing, | | | | person with a body, mind and spirit—all |
| healing meditation, chakra, energy healing, spiritual | | | | functioning as a single inseparable unit so that |
| journey and metaphysics. Some of these terms | | | | every consideration has its impact on the entire |
| are specific methodologies like Chakra and guided | | | | being. Therefore, our wellness depends on the |
| meditation, while others are just general | | | | thought, speech and action of ourselves and of |
| expressions of adopting a way of thinking beyond | | | | everyone else who is involved in our lives. |
| the realm of materialism. The popularity of such | | | | In conclusion, the foundation for healthy living is in |
| search terms is a clear indication that hundreds of | | | | how you think, what you say and what you do. |
| thousands of people are taking charge of their | | | | Every decision is simply an answer to the |
| health and exploring possibilities beyond | | | | question, "Should I or shouldn't I?" Wellness most |
| conventional medicine, which is primarily about | | | | often requires being able to put off the desire for |
| eradicating disease through cutting, sewing, | | | | instant gratification and put forth effort to |
| burning, radiation and toxic chemicals. Of course, | | | | maintain self discipline. Healing requires searching |
| there are many benefits and people cannot afford | | | | for information about the existing or potential |
| to turn their backs on treatment opportunities in | | | | health problem and leaving all options open when |
| the standard health care system, but there are | | | | discussing recommended solutions which must |
| many viable adjuncts and alternatives. | | | | always include some life-style adjustments. Thus |
| However, the emphasis here is that holistic healing | | | | true holistic healing is dropping the notion that |
| focuses on you, the consumer taking charge of | | | | "doctor knows best" and taking responsibility for |
| and responsibility for your health. You start with | | | | yourself by learning, evaluating and deciding. |
| understanding that you are much more than a | | | | |