"After the science which distinguishes between what is halal and what is haram, I know of no science which is more noble than that of medicine." These were the words of Imam Shafi'i, demonstrating the importance and value of learning about illness, medicine, and health.
Throughout history, there have been many forms of medicine and healing, with each contributing extensively to our understanding of the body. Modern Western medicine has excelled in balancing quantifiable aspects of the body, while Eastern healing arts have placed a higher emphasis on the metaphysical. Although magnificent in each of their own respects, they only completely treat when harmoniously merged together. Our bodies consist of a broad spectrum of physical and metaphysical components that must all be in balance and holistically treated in order to achieve optimal health.
In the present day and age, there exists much more information from a Western medical perspective than from the perspective of other traditions of healing. Traditional Holistic Medicine: Health & Healing in the Home seeks to bring these other traditions to the forefront by examining Islamic medicine, nutrition, food energetics, herbs, and homeopathy. This will allow you to understand how you can use traditional medicine for prevention. And when faced with medical problems, you will know the proper course of action to take, recognizing what to treat at home and what would be more effectively treated with conventional medicine.
While lots of theory will be covered, the focus will be on the practical application of both preventing and responding to common illnesses in the family according to an Islamic medical paradigm. This paradigm is based on a number of key principles, including using Prophetic medicine before other procedures, focusing on prevention, and treating the person as a whole.
By the end of this course, you will be able to detect if the problems covered are manageable with traditional Islamic medicine, and if not, what is the best course of action. You will be able to implement practical steps for maintaining family health and using natural remedies. You will be able to recognize your own constitutional types, figure out your body's weaknesses, and learn how to balance your body to improve your own health. Overall, you will learn how to be healthier. This course is perfect for parents, medically-oriented students, and anyone wanting to be healthy.