Holistic health refers to the concept of treating the whole person- mind, body, and spirit- and not just the symptoms of an illness. It involves a balance of physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Many terms can be used to describe this concept, including integrative health, alternative medicine, complementary medicine, wellness, natural healing, and holistic medicine. Integrative health emphasizes the combination of conventional medicine with alternative therapies. Alternative medicine explores non-traditional methods of treatment, while complementary medicine complements traditional approaches. Wellness emphasizes the promotion of overall health and prevention of illness. Natural healing refers to the use of organic methods to treat illnesses. Holistic medicine encompasses the use of all these methods to improve an individual's health.