Holistic therapies work on the principal that the body has a vital force or life energy. It is this force that protects the body from disease and allows it to heal. We often refer to it as the "immune system". When the balance of the immune system is disturbed we see the various symptoms of dis-ease. Holistic therapies aim to help the patient restore the balance, thus allowing the body to heal itself naturally.
The word "holistic" comes from the Greek word 'holos' meaning "whole". The holistic approach to health and wellbeing differs from the conventional medical approach in that it takes into account a person's whole being, not just the physical symptoms or problems but also psychology, environment and nutrition and the effects, both positive and negative, that these can have on the body as a whole.
Stress, lack of energy, muscle tension, headaches, digestive problems, IBS, eczema, psoriasis or arthritis? These are just some the most common conditions and illness that can benefit from a holistic approach to health.
However holistic therapies are beneficial for everyone. They are a natural way of helping your body to find balance and promote a healthy life style.