The Organic & Natural Health Association (Organic & Natural Health) is urging the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions along with the Senate Finance Committee to throw their weight behind the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The association stresses the importance of HHS leadership embodying values of transparency, accessibility, traceability, and continual quality enhancement to propel substantial healthcare reform.
Backing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary
The association is rallying the Senate to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary.
“Significant change is imperative to tackle the root causes of the chronic health disease epidemic. All perspectives must be considered and listened to,” stated Karen Howard, the CEO, and executive director of Organic & Natural Health. “While pharmaceuticals have made significant contributions to people's health and well-being, our system fails to acknowledge the impact of nutrition, supplements, lifestyle modifications, and consumer education.”
Organic & Natural Health argues that the current healthcare system favors treating diseases over preventing them, overlooking the financial benefits of proactive health measures. Programs aimed at preventing chronic diseases are viewed as mere expenses, and essential nutrients like vitamin D3 or medical foods for disease management are not covered under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The organization also sheds light on the inadequate addressing of environmental health factors like clean water, air quality, and pesticide use, underscoring the necessity for reform.
“The financial framework of our healthcare system is fundamentally flawed,” Howard remarked. “There is no financial incentive to educate people on healthy eating or disease prevention. Government budgets do not calculate savings from preventive strategies but only focus on the costs of managing diseases. Authentic reform demands bold leadership committed to transparency and willing to challenge the status quo.”
Recognizing the Role of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Intersection of Agriculture and HHS
Organic & Natural Health acknowledges the significant influence of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership in bridging the Department of Agriculture and HHS to shape public health policies. The organization sees Kennedy's leadership as crucial in fostering cooperation and addressing systemic healthcare and nutrition policy challenges.
During its annual conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Jan. 22, Organic & Natural Health hosted political strategist Dick Morris, a former advisor to President Bill Clinton and President Donald Trump. Morris emphasized the opportunities for the natural health industry under the new administration after a robust exchange of ideas on enhancing agriculture and food system safety.
The organization intends to continue these dialogues through its “Table of Truth” salon series, exclusive dinner events held alongside major industry conferences throughout the year. These gatherings aim to facilitate discussions among industry leaders on transparency, supply chain integrity, environmental health, and public policy to promote consumer and corporate responsibility in health and wellness.
Organic & Natural Health is committed to advocating for policy changes that prioritize prevention, transparency, and consumer health. Industry leaders, brands, and organizations are encouraged to join the movement and endorse this mission at https://organicandnatural.org.
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The article was first seen on Alternative Medicine Magazine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is holistic medical opposite?
Holistic medicine refers to a holistic approach to health care. It considers all aspects and their emotional, spiritual, and environmental dimensions. Holistic medicine is based on the idea that every illness has multiple causes. It requires a combination therapy to achieve maximum effectiveness.
Holistic medicine physicians believe prevention is better then cure. To help patients achieve optimal health, they work closely with them.
They identify the root causes of disease and help prevent it from happening again. Holistic physicians consider the entire body and not merely the physical organs. They refer to the whole of being as “the entire body.”
It means they treat the body holistically and look beyond the skin. The doctor may suggest lifestyle and diet changes. He may also suggest meditation or yoga exercises, herbal supplements, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, or other forms of alternative medicine.
Is holistic medicine legal?
Both yes and no. Yes. Numerous medicines have been found to be effective in treating various diseases. They don't cure all ailments. It all depends on what you mean when you say “holistic.” If holistic means taking into account all aspects a person's well-being, then yes. However, if it simply means that natural remedies are preferred to chemical ones, then no.
Some believe that holistic medicine is a newer form of medicine. This is false. Even though some healers from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and other countries used natural remedies, this was without any scientific knowledge.
The Middle Ages was the first time that medical professionals began to study anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. The majority of Western countries had built public hospitals by the 19th century that allowed trained doctors to offer medical care.
Conventional medicine is today the dominant type of healthcare. Many people still prefer to utilize complementary and alternate medicine. Many find that it works better for them than pharmaceutical drugs.
People may feel more relaxed after having massage therapy than they do when taking tranquilizers. Some prefer to eat healthy food over taking prescription medication. Others find that exercise is essential for peak performance.
Why do people with cancer use alternative methods?
Cancer patients often face many challenges as they attempt to overcome their illness. Patients may feel hopeless or helpless, and might lose all hope of recovery. Some symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headaches, weight loss, and fatigue.
Additionally, most traditional treatments do not work against cancer cells. Therefore, cancer patients seek other therapies, such as complementary medicine. Studies have shown that half of all cancer patients have tried alternative treatments at least once.
Cancer patients sometimes choose complementary medicine instead of chemotherapy because they think it will be easier to handle side effects. They might also prefer it for its lower cost.
Other reasons include the following:
Some patients believe that natural remedies can be used to prevent a repeat.
Many people believe that natural remedies can improve the quality of life.
Some believe natural remedies can lower the chance of developing cancer again.
Natural remedies are first-line therapy for those who are concerned about side effects from chemotherapy.
Why is holistic medicine so much better?
Holistic healthcare focuses on the whole person and not just individual symptoms. This involves looking at how someone feels about their body, their diet, where they live, and how much stress they have.
Holistic medicine addresses all aspects of the patient's life, and treats them as a whole. It may sound simple, but in practice, this approach is very difficult to achieve because most doctors focus solely on the physical side of patients.
What are the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine?
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) refers to medical practices that are used by patients who do not feel they are receiving adequate care from allopathic medicine. These therapies include herbs, mind-body treatments such as acupuncture and massage therapy. Many CAM practitioners use treatment methods that aren't part of conventional medicine's standard system of diagnosis and treatment. Many CAM therapies can also be integrated with elements of mainstream medicine. For example, some forms of acupuncture are performed with needles, while others involve acupressure or moxibustion with heat.
Some CAM therapies can help with anxiety, stress management, pain relief, relaxation, sleep disorders, insomnia, and stress management. These CAM therapies can also increase your overall well-being and decrease fatigue. Some CAM therapies treat specific conditions, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and diabetes. Some CAM therapies can be fun.
There is no singular definition of what constitutes “CAM”, but most definitions include at the very least one of these:
- A holistic perspective that looks at the whole person, including body, mind as well as spirit and environment.
- The belief, that mind and body influence and interact
- It is believed that illness is caused by an imbalance between the environment and the person.
- A treatment that focuses on the whole person instead of just the symptoms
- Combination of Eastern philosophy with Western science
- Mind, body, and spirit-integrated treatment methods
- Use natural products over synthetic chemicals
- A healing touch
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
- Acupuncture
- Yoga
- Herbal remedies
- Homeopathy
- Chiropractic care
- Massage therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Spiritual healing
- Biofeedback
- Nutritional counseling
- Energy healing
In addition to its potential benefits, there are risks associated with certain CAM therapies. If used incorrectly, some therapies can cause severe harm or even death. Some therapies can have side effects that need to be considered in order to maximize their potential benefits. Talk to your doctor if you are thinking about using any CAM before deciding whether to go ahead.
Statistics
- In the 17% in which they disagreed, a third reader agreed with one of the initial readers to set a rating. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The use of alternative medicine in the US has increased, with a 50 percent increase in expenditures and a 25 percent increase in the use of alternative therapies between 1990 and 1997 in America. (en.wikipedia.org)
- category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)
- A 15-year systematic review published in 2022 on the global acceptance and use of CAM among medical specialists found the overall acceptance of CAM at 52% and the overall use at 45%. (en.wikipedia.org)
- These studies found that 38.4% concluded positive or possibly positive effects for CAM (12.4%), 4.8% concluded no effect, 0.7% concluded harmful effects, and 56.6% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
nccih.nih.gov
cam.cancer.gov
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- PubMed: The rise and rise in complementary and alternative medicine: A sociological perspective
- PubMed – Holistic medicine
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING AND TENSION-TYPE HEADACHE – PubMed
- PubMed: Randomized controlled trial examining the effects of foot reflexology on hospital anxiety and depression in female older adults.
How To
What can a holistic doctor do differently than a traditional doctor?
A holistic doctor offers more services than a traditional physician, such as a nutritionist and massage therapist, as well as naturopaths, homeopaths, and naturopaths.
A holistic doctor treats patients holistically. Instead of treating symptoms, they examine the person and their environment. This allows them to find the root cause and implement preventative and long-term health measures. Holistic doctors employ natural remedies, such as essential oils and herbs, to treat illness. They also provide dietary advice and nutritional supplements to support healthy living.
Holistic doctors also offer therapies such as acupuncture and reflexology, reiki or shiatsu, yoga, meditation or craniosacral treatment, as well as hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy.
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Title: Organic & Natural Health Association's Endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS Secretary
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Published Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:22:45 +0000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is holistic medical opposite?
Holistic medicine refers to a holistic approach to health care. It considers all aspects and their emotional, spiritual, and environmental dimensions. Holistic medicine is based on the idea that every illness has multiple causes. It requires a combination therapy to achieve maximum effectiveness.
Holistic medicine physicians believe prevention is better then cure. To help patients achieve optimal health, they work closely with them.
They identify the root causes of disease and help prevent it from happening again. Holistic physicians consider the entire body and not merely the physical organs. They refer to the whole of being as “the entire body.”
It means they treat the body holistically and look beyond the skin. The doctor may suggest lifestyle and diet changes. He may also suggest meditation or yoga exercises, herbal supplements, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, or other forms of alternative medicine.
Is holistic medicine legal?
Both yes and no. Yes. Numerous medicines have been found to be effective in treating various diseases. They don't cure all ailments. It all depends on what you mean when you say “holistic.” If holistic means taking into account all aspects a person's well-being, then yes. However, if it simply means that natural remedies are preferred to chemical ones, then no.
Some believe that holistic medicine is a newer form of medicine. This is false. Even though some healers from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and other countries used natural remedies, this was without any scientific knowledge.
The Middle Ages was the first time that medical professionals began to study anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. The majority of Western countries had built public hospitals by the 19th century that allowed trained doctors to offer medical care.
Conventional medicine is today the dominant type of healthcare. Many people still prefer to utilize complementary and alternate medicine. Many find that it works better for them than pharmaceutical drugs.
People may feel more relaxed after having massage therapy than they do when taking tranquilizers. Some prefer to eat healthy food over taking prescription medication. Others find that exercise is essential for peak performance.
Why do people with cancer use alternative methods?
Cancer patients often face many challenges as they attempt to overcome their illness. Patients may feel hopeless or helpless, and might lose all hope of recovery. Some symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headaches, weight loss, and fatigue.
Additionally, most traditional treatments do not work against cancer cells. Therefore, cancer patients seek other therapies, such as complementary medicine. Studies have shown that half of all cancer patients have tried alternative treatments at least once.
Cancer patients sometimes choose complementary medicine instead of chemotherapy because they think it will be easier to handle side effects. They might also prefer it for its lower cost.
Other reasons include the following:
Some patients believe that natural remedies can be used to prevent a repeat.
Many people believe that natural remedies can improve the quality of life.
Some believe natural remedies can lower the chance of developing cancer again.
Natural remedies are first-line therapy for those who are concerned about side effects from chemotherapy.
Why is holistic medicine so much better?
Holistic healthcare focuses on the whole person and not just individual symptoms. This involves looking at how someone feels about their body, their diet, where they live, and how much stress they have.
Holistic medicine addresses all aspects of the patient's life, and treats them as a whole. It may sound simple, but in practice, this approach is very difficult to achieve because most doctors focus solely on the physical side of patients.
What are the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine?
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) refers to medical practices that are used by patients who do not feel they are receiving adequate care from allopathic medicine. These therapies include herbs, mind-body treatments such as acupuncture and massage therapy. Many CAM practitioners use treatment methods that aren't part of conventional medicine's standard system of diagnosis and treatment. Many CAM therapies can also be integrated with elements of mainstream medicine. For example, some forms of acupuncture are performed with needles, while others involve acupressure or moxibustion with heat.
Some CAM therapies can help with anxiety, stress management, pain relief, relaxation, sleep disorders, insomnia, and stress management. These CAM therapies can also increase your overall well-being and decrease fatigue. Some CAM therapies treat specific conditions, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and diabetes. Some CAM therapies can be fun.
There is no singular definition of what constitutes “CAM”, but most definitions include at the very least one of these:
- A holistic perspective that looks at the whole person, including body, mind as well as spirit and environment.
- The belief, that mind and body influence and interact
- It is believed that illness is caused by an imbalance between the environment and the person.
- A treatment that focuses on the whole person instead of just the symptoms
- Combination of Eastern philosophy with Western science
- Mind, body, and spirit-integrated treatment methods
- Use natural products over synthetic chemicals
- A healing touch
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
- Acupuncture
- Yoga
- Herbal remedies
- Homeopathy
- Chiropractic care
- Massage therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Spiritual healing
- Biofeedback
- Nutritional counseling
- Energy healing
In addition to its potential benefits, there are risks associated with certain CAM therapies. If used incorrectly, some therapies can cause severe harm or even death. Some therapies can have side effects that need to be considered in order to maximize their potential benefits. Talk to your doctor if you are thinking about using any CAM before deciding whether to go ahead.
Statistics
- In the 17% in which they disagreed, a third reader agreed with one of the initial readers to set a rating. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The use of alternative medicine in the US has increased, with a 50 percent increase in expenditures and a 25 percent increase in the use of alternative therapies between 1990 and 1997 in America. (en.wikipedia.org)
- category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)
- A 15-year systematic review published in 2022 on the global acceptance and use of CAM among medical specialists found the overall acceptance of CAM at 52% and the overall use at 45%. (en.wikipedia.org)
- These studies found that 38.4% concluded positive or possibly positive effects for CAM (12.4%), 4.8% concluded no effect, 0.7% concluded harmful effects, and 56.6% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
nccih.nih.gov
cam.cancer.gov
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- PubMed: The rise and rise in complementary and alternative medicine: A sociological perspective
- PubMed – Holistic medicine
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING AND TENSION-TYPE HEADACHE – PubMed
- PubMed: Randomized controlled trial examining the effects of foot reflexology on hospital anxiety and depression in female older adults.
How To
What can a holistic doctor do differently than a traditional doctor?
A holistic doctor offers more services than a traditional physician, such as a nutritionist and massage therapist, as well as naturopaths, homeopaths, and naturopaths.
A holistic doctor treats patients holistically. Instead of treating symptoms, they examine the person and their environment. This allows them to find the root cause and implement preventative and long-term health measures. Holistic doctors employ natural remedies, such as essential oils and herbs, to treat illness. They also provide dietary advice and nutritional supplements to support healthy living.
Holistic doctors also offer therapies such as acupuncture and reflexology, reiki or shiatsu, yoga, meditation or craniosacral treatment, as well as hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy.
