INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE.

Dr. Weil defines integrative medicine as, "healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative."

Integrative medicine enhances quality of life by using minimally invasive, non-toxic treatments such as dietary modifications, herbal and nutritional therapies, mind-body interaction, energetic medicine, acupuncture, massage and body work, behaviour modification, and traditional healing methods.

.....from, ALIVE, April, 2006.