Homeopathy is another Western medical art, which has influenced conventional medicine. For instance, the use of nitroglycerin tablets for chest pain came directly from Homeopathy. The scope of Holistic Medicine is vast. More time is spent with patients in order to help them heal and stay healthy, emphasizing the belief in the interconnectedness of the mind, body, environment, social interactions and personal beliefs. Patients of all ages are treated.
Doctors work with and refer out when needed to find the best possible healthcare solutions.
The Chinese government supported local folk healers and customs, synthesizing it with modern scientific medical skills. Today, Barefoot Doctoring is popular in countries the world over, and refers to the concept of people helping people to heal themselves. Barefoot Doctoring is a covenant between two individuals who endeavor on the path of healing, a path guided by respect, nourished by compassion and protected by integrity. Most importantly, a Barefoot Doctor combines the intention of love with whatever skill and wisdom that they have. Barefoot Doctoring techniques tend to include safe, readily available and cost-effective methods that rely on personal responsibility, rather than dependency.