In this concise summary and introduction, Dr. Michaela Glöckler presents the therapeutic spectrum of anthroposophic medicine ~ its scientific basis, diagnostic methods, + potential for practice. She also offers numerous practical examples of its application + suggestions for treating patients at home.
Anthroposophic medicine is an integrative system of medicine that combines scientific training + practice with a spiritual understanding of the human being. It primarily stimulates self-healing forces + directly supports recovery processes + innate capacities of resistance. Anthroposophic physicians ~ who are registered general practitioners + specialists--utilise the knowledge + skills of conventional treatments, anthroposophic + homoeopathic medicines, external applications, as well as eurythmy, arts, + physical therapies.
Dr. Michaela Glöckler describes the current status of anthroposophic medicine + raises awareness of the social dimension of illness + health to address issues of fate + destiny + to show what individuals can do for their own health + that of others. She reflects on Steiner's call to "make the health system democratic" + clarifies why scientific pluralism of methods + freedom of therapy are essential for the future development of healthcare systems and today's understanding of diseases.
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