I see the patients presenting condition (illness) as a result of the interaction between the patient/host and the disease process. 

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HOST + DISEASE = ILLNESS

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Traditional care (allopathic/medical/disease oriented) requires an accurate diagnosis of the disease process and the utilization of appropriate medical or surgical management for a good clinical outcome to be realized. 

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Usually the illness is not approached from the host perspective. The patient or host is an amazingly complex, organized being which is trying to maintain a stable "homeostatic state" for healthy function. Unfortunately, many factors can adversely impact the host potential. Physical trauma to the body's tensegrity systems, unhealthy life - styles and mental/emotional stress (allostasis/allostatic load) can all adversely impact the host's quality of life. 

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Many different approaches could be viewed as host oriented in nature