Foundation Concepts For Holistic Health

Health promotion and education is an emerging and growing field. Foundation Concepts of Global Community Health Promotion and Education examines the underlying concepts appropriate in any global community health promotion and education course. It investigates the history, terminology, philosophy, theory, ethics, programs, resources and settings for the practice of community health education and promotion.The text also explores professional competencies and preparation, standards, models, theories, careers, technology and the role of professional associations and organizations within community health. The roles and responsibilities of health promotion practitioners are explored in detail, as are the many employment opportunities for health education and health promotion professionals.

First published in 1990 Philosophical Foundations of Health Education analyses the dogmatism of conventional medicine as a form of scientism and tries to determine the extent to which the state of health education has been perverted by an uncritical acceptance of these dogmas. It discusses themes like the genesis of reductionist medical science; scientism in medicine and the crisis in health care; integrating the philosophical foundations of holistic health education; holistic understanding of health and disease; evolution of primary health care; the demystification of medicine; and conscientization and health for all, to suggest that holism is an integral part of the philosophy of health which allows personal and societal needs to be realized in a global context. This book is a must read for students and scholars of philosophy of medicine, medical sociology, and philosophy of education.

The book exhibits real case studies from my clients, family, and students over the past 15 years showing how I have aided in their healing using alternative, holistic and Chinese medicine modalities.

This book covers the philosophical and ethical foundations of the professional practice of health education in school, community, work site and hospital settings, as well as in health promotion consultant activities. Designed to be flexible, readers are prompted to develop their own philosophical and ethical approach(s) to the field after becoming familiar with the literature related to the discipline. It provides a state-of-the-art, conceptual framework and is targeted for health education majors who seek careers in health education and to provide other health science and health-related majors, who need to gain clear, succinct philosophical principles.

Concise, contemporary, and accessible to students with little-to-no prior knowledge of nursing theory, Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 6th Edition, clarifies the application of theory and helps students become more confident, well-rounded nurses. With balanced coverage of grand, middle range, and shared theories, this acclaimed, AJN Award-winning text is extensively researched and easy to read, providing an engaging, approachable guide to developing, analyzing, and evaluating theory in students’ nursing careers. Updated content reflects the latest perspectives on clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and situation-specific theories, accompanied by engaging resources that give students the confidence to apply concepts to their own practice.

With the advent of the holistic health movement, there has been a dramatic shift in the way medicine is practiced. This all-encompassing view goes beyond the conventional medical paradigm by putting equal emphasis on a person's health and happiness in general, not just the absence of disease. The significance of holistic health in today's fast-paced, technologically-advanced environment cannot be emphasized. This article examines the many facets of holistic health, from its foundational concepts to the far-reaching effects it can have on individuals and communities. Grasping the Concept of Holistic Health Holistic health is a theory that views people as complex systems with interwoven physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual components. This method acknowledges that a state of healthful equilibrium must be maintained across all of these dimensions. In contrast to conventional medicine's focus on treating symptoms, the goal of holistic health is to find and cure the underlying causes of illness by looking at the whole person. The Origins and Development of a Concept: Holistic health has its origins in ancient healing practices that placed a premium on the mind-body link. Ayurveda in India, TCM in China, and indigenous healing practices around the world have all recognized the value of holistic treatments for centuries. A holistic health movement has developed out of these beliefs as they have morphed and fused with contemporary understandings. Holistic Health Basics: The Mind-Body Connection Holistic health acknowledges the significant impact that one's state of mind has on one's physical well-being and vice versa. One example of the close connection between mental health and physical functioning is the physical manifestations of mental stress

Integrative Health Promotion: Conceptual Bases for Nursing Practice is a comprehensive textbook that integrates the conceptual and theoretical bases of lifestyle approaches to health promotion and holistic approaches to healing. Health belief systems, models, and theories are emphasized. Additionally, the text stimulates thought and foundations for practice through the exploration of the theoretical and evidence bases for a variety of noninvasive therapeutic interventions.