Integrated health

The food we eat, the exercise we take, the water we drink, the air we breathe, our communities, friendships, work and life prospects all have an effect on our health. 

What is integrated health?

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Integrated health is an approach that considers lives in the round rather than treating symptoms in isolation.  Find out more about the components of a healthy life.

Research and evidence

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One strand of integrated healthcare is the use of complementary therapies alongside mainstream medicine.  But how can we be sure they are safe and effective?

Empowering the patient

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When people are ill, they want to be listened to and to have a range of choices in their treatment.  We explore how doctors and patients can create an open two-way dialogue.