It's not about curing the disease, but healing the life; then the physical benefits come.
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Mind-body medicine should not be an 'alternative,' nor should complementary and integrative medicine be something doctors are not exposed to during their training.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mind-body medicine is essential and should be included in medical training.
In this quote, Bernie Siegel emphasizes the importance of integrating mind-body medicine into the standard medical curriculum, advocating for a holistic approach to healthcare. He suggests that complementary and integrative medicine should not be viewed as alternative options but rather as fundamental aspects of patient care that every medical professional should understand and utilize.
Themes
Mind-BodyMedicineIntegrativeHealthTraining
In practice
Example use cases
In a medical conference discussing holistic practices, this quote can emphasize the necessity of mind-body education.
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