Austin Wellness Chiropractic Center

Allopathic verses Holistic

Making the best decisions for your family is becoming more challenging.  With access to billions of articles on the internet talking about the different health care options available (some written by wise and counseled professionals and others no so much) it can leave a parent’s head spinning.  Who is right? Who’s wrong?  What’s the best and what isn’t?

Defining the Difference

Allopathic medicine is defined as “the system of medical practice which treats disease by the use of pharmacological remedies which produce effects different from those produced by the disease under treatment.”  In other words, allopathic medicine uses chemicals to relieve symptoms.  Other definitions also include “physical interventions such as surgery”.  Again, treating the symptoms not the cause.

The holistic model lifestyle is defined as “a form of healing that considers the whole person-body, mind, spirit and emotions- the quest for optimal health and wellness.”  In other words, acupuncturists, homeopaths, naturopaths, and chiropractors work to find the root cause of the illness instead of just masking the symptoms.

To read more click here : WFN Feb 2015