The word “holistic” is thrown around in the alternative health space as a trendy catch-phrase without regard to it’s true meaning. By definition, holistic means emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts. This is not simply the replacement of conventional medicine with natural supplements or the treatment of symptoms with herbs instead of pharmaceuticals. This requires an understanding that each and every aspect of our lives and the lives of our past generations influence our current state of health and vitality. Truly holistic healing requires a different approach entirely.