INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

ChinmayaIAS Academy - Current Affairs May 12, 2023 GS2, Social sector Leave a comment 159 Views

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Ministry of AYUSH signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to enhance collaboration and cooperation in health research in the field of integrated medicine.

What is integrative medicine?

Integrative medicine focuses on you as a whole person and not just your illness or disease.
It seeks to understand the underlying cause of symptoms or condition.
Integrative medicine uses an evidence-based approach to improve your health and wellness.
Integrative medicine aims for well-coordinated care among different providers and specialists.
It brings together conventional healthcare approaches (like medication and psychotherapy) and complementary therapies (like acupuncture and yoga).
In this way, integrative medicine integrates all aspects of your well-being to achieve optimal health and healing.
Integrative medicine should be used together with regular medical treatments.

Types of providers

Physicians.
Chiropractic doctors.
Holistic mind-body psychotherapists.
Acupuncturists.
Chinese herbal therapists.
Tai chi practitioners.
Yoga practitioners.
Massage therapists.
Nutritionists.
Chefs (culinary medicine).
Chefs (Culnary Medicine).

Benefits

Integrative medicine techniques support the body’s natural ability to heal.
It helps to reduce stress and promotes a state of relaxation that leads to better health.
It can help achieve optimal health when you engage in your own healing and feel empowered to make lifestyle changes.
Adding integrative medicine to your healthcare routine can help regain control of your well-being.

SOURCE: THE HINDU, THE ECONOMIC TIMES, PIB

Post Views: 65