Indian Holistic Medical Academy (IHMA) is working hard to get an approval for adoption of different systems of holistic medicine in the curriculum of universities. The Academy is  putting forth a proposal in this regard to the department of Ayush. It will also initiate a dialogue with the state departments of medical education to look at the proposal.

At the three-day Holicon 2012 being held in Bengaluru between September 14 and 16, 2012, the organizers said that there is need to provide holistic health through Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Siddha, Unani, homoeopathy and therapies like acupuncture, magnetic healing, reiki, pranic healing and  aroma therapy. There is a need to include all systems of medicine in the medical curriculum of MBBS and other related branches of medicine. This is an age of complementary medicine to treat disorders from lifestyle to chronic conditions. There is also need to focus on preventive healthcare and this is where inclusion of systems of holistic medicine in the curriculum of universities will help, said the organizers.

The key objective is to highlight the importance of the complimentary systems of care and merge it with the  mainstream healthcare space, they stated.

The three day event is providing a bird’s eye view of the holistic medicine. The theme of the event being ‘Changing lifestyle and impact on health’ indicates a clear change in the mindset of both the medical practitioners and patients.

The Indian Holistic Medical Academy has now teamed up with the Open International University for Complementary Medicine. Colombo for the Holicon 2012 which has a extensive global participation.

“We are giving an opportunity to everyone to promote holistic health through the wide range of Indian systems of medicine. All practitioners and educationalists are attending the event to give suggestions and exchange experience in holistic medicine,” said the organizers.

The main aim of the academy is to impart diploma education in holistic medicine, covering all branches. To this end, the academy, teams up with those who are interested in holistic medicine extending an opportunity to become a part of the group to offer advice and teach in this field by arranging lectures, seminars, meetings etc., The focus is to promote the know-how of natural healing through many therapies. In addition, the academy conducts various recognized courses for students. After successful completion of the courses, The academy also guides the candidates to go in for post-graduate diploma in holistic medicine, according to the members.