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Published on: February 17, 2011
Summary
This study proposes a new space-time model of health, moving beyond traditional Western medicine. It suggests that training the subjective time sense can be a tool in holistic medicine for managing stress-related disorders.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- Philosophy of Science
Background:
- Traditional Western medicine relies on a mechanistic paradigm.
- Stress-related disorders are linked to the perception of linear time.
- A new space-time model of health necessitates rethinking fundamental principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel space-time model of health.
- To explore the role of time perception in health and illness.
- To introduce holistic strategies for managing stress.
Main Methods:
- Critique of the mechanistic paradigm in Western science and medicine.
- Exploration of the concept of linear versus subjective time.
- Introduction of holistic practices like biofeedback, yoga, and imagery.
Main Results:
- Holistic strategies encourage individuals to transcend linear time.
- Expanding subjective time and consciousness is key.
- Training the time sense is presented as a therapeutic tool.
Conclusions:
- A space-time model of health offers a new perspective.
- Holistic medicine can leverage the time sense for well-being.
- This approach challenges conventional medical paradigms.
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