Word of the Day
April 9, 2025
Holistic
Characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just physical symptoms; relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than individual parts.
From Greek 'holos' meaning 'whole.' First used in English in the 1920s by Jan Smuts in his philosophy of holism, which emphasizes that systems should be viewed as wholes rather than collections of parts.
Usage Examples
- The holistic nutritionists argued that their approach considers the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
- Christine MacCarroll takes a holistic view of health that encompasses diet, lifestyle, and mental wellbeing.
- HB 25-1220 would eliminate holistic practitioners from the nutrition field in Colorado.
From the Show
Holistic nutrition practitioners Christine MacCarroll and Jessica Whitmill appeared on the April 9, 2025 Kim Monson Show to discuss HB 25-1220, legislation that threatens their ability to practice holistic healthcare. The bill would criminalize nutritional guidance from anyone other than registered dietitians, representing a significant threat to the holistic health industry in Colorado.