Introduction to Holistic Health

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This course explores health and healing practices involving theoretical, psychological, sociological, biological, historical, and cultural viewpoints. It delves into concepts and philosophies from traditional cultural healing systems and contemporary Western medicine through an interdisciplinary lens. The focus is on promoting health, preventing disease, and empowering individuals to advocate for their well-being with support from healthcare professionals. Topics encompass the history of Western medical practices, principles of indigenous healing systems, the influence of gender on healing, the impact of personality and emotions on health and disease, and the principles of integrative medicine.