Why Alternative Medicine and Why Now? tells of how our society has progressed through a
series of decisions that have resulted in the polarization of all aspects of
our perception of reality. We have fragmented our lives and created this
chaotic culture; which we have come to love and despise at the same time.
Unless we can understand what has happened then we will not be able to find
the way to correct our problems. I have tried to illustrate how this process
has affected western medicine. In spite of our elaborate technology,
physical illness is still rampant. In addition, we have managed to disrupt
our spiritual, mental and emotional health as well. We do have diagnostic
aids and therapies that seem almost miraculous, yet we do not have optimal
health. Many people have material success but are not happy. Frustration,
confusion and depression are prevalent. We have not only systematically
fragmented our society but have also fragmented ourselves into many sub-
specialties. Healing consists of identifying the pieces we have fabricated
and putting ourselves and our world back together. Becoming healthy consists
of becoming whole again!
If all were well with our system then there would be little interest in
alternative therapies; which run the gamut of every healing practice known to
mankind since things were recorded. It's as if, intuitively we know that
some key fundamentals that were known in the past, are missing and have
probably been discarded. If it weren't for the mixing of eastern and western
cultures, we would not have been able to see our way back to a more holistic
view of health. Unless we openly acknowledge our spiritual side; and insist
that we take it into our daily activities, then the reality of spirit will
repeatedly be denied because of our scientific process. I humbly offer this
theory as a framework to help us restore the missing ingredients so that we
will be able to approach the future with optimism and joy.
You might wonder why a book on holistic health would have this symbol for
enduring world peace on the cover. A true and lasting peace is dependent on
our seeking and attaining this personal optimal health. Without approaching
health in this manner there is little chance for a lasting peace.
For more information about the book please visit www.BecomingWholeAgain.com
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