Abstract:
Integrative medicine (IM) is defined as a healing-oriented
medicine that takes account of the whole
person (body, mind and spirit) including all aspects of
lifestyle. It emphasises the therapeutic relationship
and makes use of all appropriate therapies, healthcare
professionals and disciplines, in an evidence-based
approach. The IM approach presented here
considers a different perspective on disease manifestations,
explores the pathophysiology of allergy in
the context of biochemical individuality and emphasises
a systems-oriented approach. Evidence-based
dietary guidelines, supplements, botanicals and
mind-body modalities that may be of benefit to the
allergic patient are presented.
