29/07/2025
As a wellness enthusiast, one question I often get is:
What’s the difference between holistic and traditional medicine?
And it’s a fair question!
While they are both types of medicine, there are several key differences that set them apart.
First and foremost, traditional medicine understands the human body as a purely physical entity.
This means that medical treatments typically aim to treat symptoms of physical pain or distress.
Some of the most common forms of treatment are drugs, surgery, and radiation.
On the other hand, holistic medicine understands human beings as multifaceted — and considers the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit.
A holistic approach takes each aspect of an individual’s life into account in order to uncover the underlying causes of illness.
As such, holistic treatments aim to improve the person’s overall condition and wellbeing.
Holistic medicine often incorporates many traditional treatments — so you don’t necessarily have to choose between the two!
I hope you found this helpful! And if you’d like to learn more about holistic health, just shoot me a message so I can help you out :)
