Holistic Medicine with Patient-Oriented Model and Etymological Relationship with Hal (Health)

Bando H, Yoshioka A, Bando M and Nishikiori Y

Published on: 2025-06-24

Abstract

Holistic medicine means the fusion of multiple concepts, including medical care, basic research, general medical studies, psychosomatic medicine, psychiatry, psychology, sociology, religion, literature, art, and culture. The word “holistic” has etymologically relations with whole, h?l (health) and holy. Then, it means comprehensively understanding all aspects of an individual. Compared with traditional usual medicine, holistic medicine has perspectives of patient-oriented model, combination of body and soul, well-being, positive mind for future and narrative-based concept. As similar concept, Hinohara-ism in New Elderly Association (NEA) can be noted. Novel medical care will be created by balancing cutting-edge medical care associated with holistic medicine.