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“LIFE FORCES”
Encompassing and acting
on all three realms, this
concept is variously
described by therapists as
“regulatory forces”, “vital
forces”, “energy” and “Qi”.
Treatments include high-
potency homeopathic
remedies, traditional
Chinese acupuncture,
traditional herbalism and
spiritual healing.
PSYCHO-SOCIAL
The psycho-social realm
includes thoughts and
feelings, relationships,
social environment,
community, workplace,
and culture.
Treatments include
psychotherapies,
behavioural approaches,
health promotion
information, social work,
hypnotherapy, meditation.
STRUCTURAL
The structural realm
includes muscles, bones,
nerves, blood vessels,
movement and the
physical environment.
Treatments include
physiotherapy, osteopathy,
chiropractic, massage,
medical acupuncture,
and surgery.
BIOCHEMICAL
The biochemical realm
includes cells, hormones,
enzymes, chemical
processes, digestion and
respiration, the chemical
environment and pollution.
Treatments include drugs,
nutritional supplements,
low-potency homeopathic
remedies, dietary changes
and herbal medicines.