Integrative Medicine – A Historical Perspective, by Gregory Hake
So where do we turn? While vain regrets about the past are meaningless, it is often helpful to scan our history for lessons on how to better handle the future. Of particular interest is the historically acrimonious and antagonistic relationship between proponents of “modern medicine” and “traditional medicine.” A recent resurgence of interest in traditional approaches to health care combined with mounting dissatisfaction with the effectiveness of our system as it is now designed is prompting a lively discussion on how to reform our medical system.
What is BioEnergetic Medicine?
Western medicine focuses on the biological aspects of the body while eastern medicine focuses on the energetic aspects of the body. A focus on one without the other misses the bigger picture.