of or relating to the medical consideration of the complete person, physically and psychologically, in the treatment of a disease
Derived forms
holistically (hoˈlistically)
adverb
holistic in American English
(hoʊˈlɪstɪk)
adjective
1.
of or relating to holism
2.
of, concerned with, or dealing with wholes or integrated systems rather than with their parts
holistic health care
Derived forms
holistically (hoˈlistically)
adverb
Examples of 'holistic' in a sentence
holistic
The portfolio of 24 wellbeing retreats has been painstakingly researched to provide a holistic approach to wellness.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They used the term "affections" to name this holistic view of emotion.
Christianity Today (2000)
The emphasis is always on a holistic view of life.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Any good diagnosis of a problem requires an holistic view.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Staff searched for him after he failed to keep a holistic medicine appointment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It represents a much more holistic approach to personality.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He took a holistic approach to his research.
Francis Pryor BRITAIN BC: Life In Britain and Ireland before the Romans (2003)
But taking a holistic approach really worked for me.
The Sun (2016)
He is keen for a more holistic approach to the way the sick and the elderly end their lives.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It offers a holistic view of health, the body and harmony with the universe.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Think about trying some holistic treatments such as acupuncture, reflexology or massage.
The Sun (2012)
We can now see the impact of ignoring such holistic, consultative approaches.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The answer is the holistic approach, and planning.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I wanted a more holistic view of the business.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I suggest we take a holistic view.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
A less than holistic approach was one issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It thus forms part of the larger movement toward "holistic" medicine, which is gaining increasing importance.
Randolph, Theron G. & Moss, Ralph W. (contributor) An Alternative Approach to Allergies (1990)
This holistic view shows us what lies between the extremes of physical and biological change and teaches us that physics and biology work very differently.
Michael Boulter EXTINCTION: Evolution and the End of Man (2002)
The Bank tightened mortgage standards last year, but a more holistic approach might be better.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Recovery requires a holistic approach, including good nutrition, regular exercise and meditative practice.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
His special expertise was in holistic and comparative approaches to understanding societies, and his work on the politics of identity may be his chief legacy.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
So far, this feels like a comfortable small hotel, with its own car park and holistic treatments on offer.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It's difficult and dangerous to extend the same thinking to nature, where there are other holistic considerations than purely physical ones.
Michael Boulter EXTINCTION: Evolution and the End of Man (2002)
They will have a much more holistic view of engaging with data and how they use that information within their jobs,' she said.