December 20, 2022

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? Most of us are familiar with conventional medicine. We develop an ache or pain, we visit our doctor, we are prescribed a pill. Some of us dabble in alternative medicine, seeking a more holistic approach to treating health problems. So, what’s the best approach? Perhaps an integrated one.

?‍⚕️ Integrated medicine – the intelligent combination of conventional and alternative medicine – is a movement that’s gaining momentum as doctors try to shift the focus of medicine away from just symptom management toward health and healing. Looking at the “whole patient” and how the mind and body integrate and interact with our ever-changing environment may be the healthiest approach.

? Listen to my podcast with ??. ??? ?????, integrative medicine specialist and environmental health expert, as she discusses the fundamental connection between environment and health. In our instant-gratification culture, it’s difficult to dissuade people from immediately turning to drug-based or surgical options before exploring the root causes of health problems, many of which exist in our environment.

As a speaker and through her website, TheSmartHuman.com, Dr. Cohen shares environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information to ??????? ?????? ?? ???? ?????, ??????? ????????? ???????.

How often do you think about how your behavior and environment affect your health? Share your experiences in the COMMENTS below. ?