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The first image represents the shape and biochemical components of the blueprint for organic life on our home world. It is formed in the shape of a coil called a double helix. It was first envisioned in the 19th century. In the mid 20th century its shape was discovered to conform to the coiled double helix. Advances in technology throughout the later 20th and 21st centuries revealed the specific components of this miraculous map that regulates and instructs the development of everything from the growth of organic life forms to their maintenance and functions. The understanding of the molecular structure of DNA has advanced in our current era such that Western science has developed the ability to replicate (cloning) and customize specific units within the DNA for disease prevention and other objectives.
The middle structure is a scientifically generated fractal image that has its origins derived from a theoretical framework called Chaos Theory, though the use of the word chaos to describe the above structure is obviously not chaotic. Using the term chaos to describe the creation of the above image stems from the perception that out of a seemingly chaotic 'growth' an orderly shape is generated, implying order out of chaos. Note the similarity in the structure of this fractal pattern to the Buddha of Eastern theology. There appear to be nodes running vertically in the center that seem to conform to the chakras as defined in various Eastern theological and spiritual ideologies (see the description of the final image).
The above image is a representation of Hindu theology and various Eastern theological ideologies, dated variously from some 3,000 to 4,000 years past (as related to the current age in which this information is being described) and defines physical centers along the central vertical axis of the human body. These seven centers are postulated to be areas related scientifically to specific biological functions of the human physiology. Each chakra, as they are called, has a corresponding area of the human body which modern Western science can define as related to the biological structures located at these focal points. Ancient healers were able to devise a medically based method to define and diagnose the health of individuals as well as diagnose and treat illnesses based on the perceived functions of each specific chakra region.
Comprehensive Holistics endeavors to draw parallels and comparisons between somewhat disparate established and theoretical practices and ideologies to define a more enlightened and inclusive understanding of matters concerning a new worldview, in this case, health and wellness. In addition to this mission of comparative analytics for health and wellness, a by-product of this endeavor explains and explores a larger scope. A productive result of this endeavor reveals how ancient knowledge and practices can be understood in the parlance of contemporary Western and Eastern scientific, philosophical and theological ideologies. Holism is used to integrate a new approach to wellness leading to a more comprehensive healthcare regimen.
The unraveling of the mysterious forces that determine growth, development and function have led to the current, very thorough understanding of the DNA molecule, as well the development of Chaos Theory as derived from the understanding of how fractal patterns reveal what is likely the underlying growth function in Nature. The diverse yet comparative sciences from ancient to contemporary health and wellness practices reveal how various cultures throughout history developed effective theological and ideological disciplines.
Observation, Analysis and Experimentation in the Sciences, and Belief, Faith and Personal Discipline in Theology need not be judged as incompatible. The Eastern ideological and philosophical science which
Lao-Tzu taught (from which Taoism and the philosophy of opposites were derived) fits neatly into the definition and structure of Comprehensive Holistics, as do a plethora of Western and Eastern scientific, philosophical, and theological ideologies.
Chakras and their related Organs
The image of the ear is a map of acupuncture meridians that are used to treat specific medical conditions.
The image of the body is a chart that shows the relationship between the chakras and their corresponding organs and glands.
Western Allopathic diagnostics focus on the anatomical structures of the body. Once a likely diagnosis is made a combination of pharmaceuticals and medical procedures, if deemed necessary, are used to treat the patient's health conditions.
In a comprehensive holistic health regimen patients in the West can enhance their allopathically prescribed course of treatments by consulting with Chinese based medicine and Ayurvedic (India) treatments, possibly including acupuncture, herbal remedies, tinctures for oral or aromatherapy purposes, yoga, and other integrative health methodologies not referred to here. Holistically, this combination of disciplines can supplement the traditional Western medical paradigm and possibly enhance the healing process.
In some cases, an alternative integrative treatment regimen can be sufficient to ease or heal the patient's particular health issues.
In Eastern medicine, Western allopathic treatments are not necessarily the primary source for diagnosis and treatment. Conversely, in the West, allopathic diagnostics are the primary source for easing or curing the patient's illness or health problems.
Comprehensive Holistics suggests that a combination of Western and Eastern health treatment modalities can be combined to enhance the effectiveness of a prescribed health regimen.
For those who are being treated by a health practitioner, and those who are generally healthy and wish to enhance and strengthen their physical well-being to tone and strengthen muscles, protect their organs, glands and other internal physical systems
(such as their immune system), incorporating exercise and vitamin/mineral/herbal supplements combined with what is currently referred to as 'mindfulness' exercises (yoga, meditation, breathing exercises) a holistic approach to achieving these goals can be implemented as part of a comprehensive health regimen. Diet and conscious decisions about what food and food components to eat should also be implemented as part of the daily ritual of habits and exercises to sustain good energy and a healthy body.