Whether you’re dealing with a chronic illness, looking to round out your family’s nutrition or are simply curious to learn more about holistic health, you’ve come to the right place. We will define holistic health, discuss the difference between conventional and holistic medicine, and also provide you with some insight into starting your journey towards a natural lifestyle.
Let’s get started.
What is holistic health?
Holistic health is a preventative form of healthcare that incorporates both conventional medicine and alternative health practices. It focuses on whole-person wellbeing, which includes body, mind, and spirit. In other words, a holistic approach to health involves focusing on the integrative systems of the body. This means that apart from treating the physical aspects, holistic medicine also considers emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual or mental factors.
At Orange Naturals, we want to encourage Canadians to embrace their health in a more natural way. That’s why we love a holistic approach to health. Holistic health sees ailments and illnesses as symptoms of deeper problems in the body. It aims to solve the root cause of the symptoms rather than solely focusing on the symptoms themselves. This helps to prevent the illness and find long-term solutions for existing illnesses.
Conventional vs. Holistic medicine
Holistic medicine recognizes the body’s ability to heal itself by using methods that encourage its natural healing processes. It also empowers you to make impactful changes from the inside out by using a holistic diet that includes consuming a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, fibres, plant-based alternatives, and nutrient-rich whole foods. It’s believed that holistic medicine may help in coping with chronic illnesses and promote better mind-body connection for overall wellbeing by taking into consideration more than just the symptoms.
Forms of holistic practices
Holistic health is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of holistic practices. Three of the most well-known forms are:
Ayurveda
Originating in India around 3,000 years ago, Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest holistic healthcare practices. Ayurveda promotes better health by focusing on eliminating impurities, increasing resistance to disease, reducing symptoms and worry, and regaining a balance between the body, mind, spirit, and environment. Treatments include herbs, plants, medical oils, massages, yoga, and meditation. Orange Naturals offers a few Ayurvedic products in herbal tincture form, including Turmeric, Ashwagandha, and Astragalus.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
TCM is another ancient healthcare system that aids in regaining balance and harmony within the individual and their environment. This form of medicine believes that a vital force of life called Qi runs through every individual’s body. A disruption to Qi is what leads to disease and illness. This disruption is thought to be caused by an imbalance in the opposite forces that form Qi, Yin and Yang. While Yin represents femininity, night, dark, and negativity, Yang represents masculinity, day, light, warmth, and positivity. And both need to exist in harmony for an individual to stay healthy. TCM uses herbs and herbal teas, acupuncture, cupping, Tai Chi, and more.
Naturopathy
Naturopathic medicine is a form of holistic healthcare that uses natural health products (NHPs) and natural remedies to encourage the body’s own healing mechanisms. This form of medicine emphasizes educating its patients on the treatments that will be used and exactly how that will help with the prevention of a specific health concern. Your naturopathic doctor (ND) may provide you with nutritional counselling and stress management tips or recommend using other forms of medicine in addition to naturopathic treatments.
What exactly are Natural Health Products (NHPs)?
Natural Health Products or NHPs are a collection of health products that are used to restore or maintain optimal health. This includes vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal remedies, traditional and homeopathic medicines, probiotics, and enzymes. Our NHPs are regulated in Canada, which means better safety and testing guidelines to help maintain quality. This also means that NHPs must live up to the claims they make.
When it comes to NHPs, Orange Naturals has got your back.
We care a lot about bringing natural health options to all Canadians. We keep our choices safe and of the highest quality possible. Our research efforts have produced a line of professional-grade, naturopathic products that make it simpler and more affordable for you and your family to experience the powerful health benefits of naturopathic medicine.
You can count on Orange Naturals for effective natural medicine as we continue to develop leading-edge products that combine the best of traditional medicine with the latest scientific knowledge.
Where do I start?
Transitioning to a naturally healthy home might feel overwhelming at times. But, Orange Naturals has you covered! We have naturopathics for all kinds of needs, from the kids to the grown-ups:
- Supplements – These include professional-grade naturopathics such as vitamins, minerals, and specialty formulations. Although our bodies produce some vitamins and minerals naturally, and we get them from diets, we still may not be getting enough. That’s why taking a supplement can help to achieve optimal health.
- Probiotics – Probiotics are your gut’s best friend. These formuals have beneficial bacteria that work to fight against the harmful substances in your body. Probiotics improve intestinal health, which is also linked to your immunity, sleep, mood, and even skin!
- Omegas – Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for our bodies in more than one way. They help us think, balance our moods, keep our hearts healthy, and ease joint pain. Orange Naturals’ Omegas are made from responsibly sourced and certified fish oil. We also have different flavours, so your kids will love them too!
- Traditional Remedies – These are broken down into two categories:
- Herbal Tinctures – Tinctures are therapeutic doses of certified organic and wildcrafter herbs in a pure and metabolized format. We have formulas that target specific problems such as heart or immune health, as well as single herb tinctures.
- Homeopathics – Homeopathics are highly specialized remedies formulated to trigger the body’s natural system of healing. Orange Naturals offers a variety of homeopathic remedies, from seasonal allergies to eczema relief.
With all of this knowledge, you’re now one step closer to a naturally healthy lifestyle. We are glad to be a part of your journey!
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Holistic Health 101: A Breakdown for Beginners
Why is a Holistic Approach to Health Important?
Complementary and Alternative Healthcare: Is it Evidence-based?
Holistic Health Definition: The Essential Elements
Conventional vs Holistic Medicine
Ayurveda
What Is Ayurveda?
Chinese Medicine
What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What Is Naturopathic Medicine?
Everything you need to know about Natural Health Products (and then some)
