In the today’s world where stress, diseases and various ailments have become the order of the day, many people are in search of ways to attain wholeness naturally. These age-old practices that hold that the mind, body and spirit are one are slowly but surely returning to the world of wellness.
The list of the most widespread holistic approaches that are becoming more and more popular includes Ayurveda – a 5,000-year-old system of healing originated in India. The Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine which is based on individual approach to the treatment of a patient with considering his/her constitution, or dosha. Dietotherapy, herbs and lifestyle changes are the most common tools that they employ in order to address imbalances in the body and enhance well-being.
Another old age practice that is slowly being embraced is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which holds that disease is caused by disharmony in the body’s energy flow known as Qi. Acupuncture, herbal medicine and Tai Chi, some of the TCM practices boosts the body’s ability to fight diseases on its own. According to research, acupuncture provides pain management, stress control, and improves quality of life.
Meditation, which has been used in religions for many years, has become popular in today’s society once again. It has been established that meditation has several benefits including reduced anxiety, better attention and improved emotional self-regulation. Some of the apps that have made meditation easy to use include; Calm and Headspace.
More and more people are now seeking non conventional methods of treatment and therefore traditional methods are becoming fashionable but in a new way. Therefore, in the same manner as the age old traditions, the people can thus be able to promote a balanced life, personal power, and wellness despite the increasing pressure in the society.