Right from the initial stage of his medical education, he recognized the value of treating “the whole person” comprising the physical, mental. emotional, social and psychological dimensions of man and not the only the-physical aspect of the individual as is the practice of modern medicine.
After studying the different systems of medicine. We came to the conclusion that the various systems needed to be integrated to be more effective and humane. This could be accomplished by evolving a holistic system of treatment and practising a holistic lifestyle.
It is especially in such a context that alternative medicines are relevant as they are a cost-effective medical service for one and all. It has the advantage of being far more inexpensive than modern medicine, has virtually no side-effects, is more acceptable to people because of their ancient, time-tested prescriptions and is inherently holistic in that these systems treat the human being as a whole and not just the physical body.
Indian Medical Board Naturopathic & Alternative Medicine is growing faster in a smooth way in the field of education. It means we are moving towards the paperless administration.
This will be facilitating faster and efficient workflow. The digitization project, apart from enabling online submission of applications for opening of new medical colleges or seat enhancement, will create a national database of faculty in medical colleges.