The Future of Medicine: Frontiers in Integrative Health and Medicine

Abstract

Despite advances in modern medicine, contemporary society has experienced a series of epidemics and pandemics of noncommunicable, chronic diseases and communicable, infectious diseases [...]

How COVID-19 Brought Medical Gaslighting to the Forefront and Made Invisible Illness Visible: Lessons from the BIPOC Long COVID Study

“…Integrative medicine increases quality of life in cancer patients and increases patient satisfaction [62]. Western medicine has been slow to adopt integrative medicine into the healthcare system, [62,63] leaving people with chronic illnesses at a disadvantage because of not using a whole-body approach to recovery. In order to make solid advances on COVID-19 treatment and recovery we need to raise awareness and educate doctors about long COVID symptoms.…”

Ayurveda for managing noncommunicable diseases in organisation for economic co‐operation and development: A qualitative systematic review protocol on experiences, perceptions, and perspectives of ayurvedic practitioners and patients

“…Moreover, Ayurveda is now officially recognized in five OECD countries: Colombia, Switzerland, Hungary, Latvia, and Slovenia 28 . Ayurveda is becoming increasingly popular in many OECD countries, such as the United Kingdom (UK), the United States of America (USA), and Canada, and it is one of the fastest‐growing CAMs in Germany and Austria 29–34 . The spread of Ayurveda in these countries is partially a result of the migration of individuals from the Indian subcontinent to these countries and the growing interest of local people in Ayurveda 32,34 .…”

Holistic vs. integrative healthcare

“…A: Despite advancements in modern allopathic medicine, noninfectious and chronic diseases continue to rise globally 1,2. These diseases aren't adequately prevented or treated by modern medicine and their high costs and increased rates of adverse effects are often associated with their long-term use.…”

“…A: Despite advancements in modern allopathic medicine, noninfectious and chronic diseases continue to rise globally. 1,2 These diseases aren't adequately prevented or treated by modern medicine and their high costs and increased rates of adverse effects are often associated with their longterm use. Our current society is showing an increased interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, homeopathic, and naturopathic remedies, with a surge in public interest and global use of what the World Health Organization refers to as Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM).…”