Anthroposophical medicine
Anthroposophical medicine is a holistic and salutogenetic approach to medicine focusing on strengthening the patient's organism and individuality. The self-determination, autonomy and dignity of patients is a central theme; therapies are intended to enhance a patient's capacities to heal.
The medical system was founded in the 1920s by Rudolf Steiner in conjunction with Ita Wegman as an extension to conventional medicine based on the spiritual philosophy Anthroposophy. Conventional medical treatments, including surgery and medications, are employed as necessary and anthroposophical physicians must have a conventional medical education, including a degree from an established and certified medical school, as well as extensive post-graduate study. There are currently anthroposophical medical practices in 80 countries worldwide.
Anthroposophical medicine approaches disease as an imbalance in the biological organism and employs treatment strategies intended to restore this balance. Anthroposophical approaches include anthroposophical medicines based upon modified homeopathic principles, physical therapies including massage therapy and artistic therapies. Many of these are intended to support the patient's capacity for self-healing.
Anthroposophical medicine is based upon the anthroposophical view of the human being which considers the patient's:
- physical constitution;
- life or etheric body, seen as the organizing principle directing growth and regeneration;
- astral body, understood as the bearer of affect and consciousness;
- and ego, seen as the capacity for self-reflection and free will.
Anthroposophical doctors generally restrict the use of antibiotics, antipyretics, and have a differentiated individual approach to vaccinations. Some children treated by anthroposophic doctors are vaccinated only against tetanus and polio, and some vaccinations are given later than recommended by health authorities.
The medical system was founded in the 1920s by Rudolf Steiner in conjunction with Ita Wegman as an extension to conventional medicine based on the spiritual philosophy Anthroposophy. Conventional medical treatments, including surgery and medications, are employed as necessary and anthroposophical physicians must have a conventional medical education, including a degree from an established and certified medical school, as well as extensive post-graduate study. There are currently anthroposophical medical practices in 80 countries worldwide.
Anthroposophical medicine approaches disease as an imbalance in the biological organism and employs treatment strategies intended to restore this balance. Anthroposophical approaches include anthroposophical medicines based upon modified homeopathic principles, physical therapies including massage therapy and artistic therapies. Many of these are intended to support the patient's capacity for self-healing.
Anthroposophical medicine is based upon the anthroposophical view of the human being which considers the patient's:
- physical constitution;
- life or etheric body, seen as the organizing principle directing growth and regeneration;
- astral body, understood as the bearer of affect and consciousness;
- and ego, seen as the capacity for self-reflection and free will.
Anthroposophical doctors generally restrict the use of antibiotics, antipyretics, and have a differentiated individual approach to vaccinations. Some children treated by anthroposophic doctors are vaccinated only against tetanus and polio, and some vaccinations are given later than recommended by health authorities.
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