The orchestra

Our current medical system:

Focus is narrow, on one thing at a time, ignoring the big picture. This is called individualistic.

The body is treated like a machine. Broken parts may be replaced over time, and some emphasis may be given to regular care and maintenance by the owner.

The medicine of the future:

Focus is broad. Consideration will be given to all possible determinants of health. This is called holistic.

Healthcare will be like conducting a many-player orchestra. The sections of the orchestra will include...

Environment

Air and water quality, sound and silence, light and dark, scents, colors, temperature, weather, climate, safety

Tribe

Social support structures, relationships, family, work-groups, community, access to vital resources and services, resource and burden sharing

Sustenance

Food choice, food quality, food network integrity, medicines

Physical Body

Prevention of injury and infection, movement and exercise, rest and sleep

Emotional Body

The stress response, trauma, habits and unconscious biases, mindfulness

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In this medical system, Health = harmony; every player playing the same tune. Disease = discord.