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'''Anthroposophic medicine''' (or '''Anthroposophical medicine''') is an integrative medical system that extends conventional medical practice with an [[Anthroposophy|Anthroposophic]], more encompassing understanding of the human being as [[physical body]], [[life body]], [[soul]] (or [[Astral body|astral body]]) and [[I]]. Developed the 1920s by [[Wikipedia:Rudolf Steiner|Rudolf Steiner]] (1861–1925) in conjunction with Dr. med [[Wikipedia:Ita Wegman|Ita Wegman]] (1876–1943), anthroposophical medicine views these four aspects of the human being as interpenetrating and concretely relating to aspects in the natural world. Remedies are extracted from nature and used as [[phytotherapy]], potentized substance, or externally applied. Anthroposophic medicine has developed and expanded the fields of [[artistic therapy]]- [[painting therapy]], [[sculpture therapy]], [[music therapy]], [[speech therapy]] and [[Eurythmy therapy|eurythmy therapy]] (an Anthroposophic movement therapy). [[Anthroposophic Nursing]] extends the field of the practical nurse with a holistic approach towards [[illness]] and [[healing]] and uses [[Rhythmic massage|rhythmic massage]], [[Einreibung]], [[therapeutic baths]] like the [[oil dispersion bath]] and [[Herbal compresses|herbal compresses]]. [[Psychotherapy]] and [[biography work]] are also a part of Anthroposophic modalities. Anthroposophic medicine is practiced in over 65 countries with an estimated 24 institutions ([[Hospital|hospitals]], [[Hospital department|hospital departments]], [[Rehab center|rehab centers]]) in [[Wikipedia:Germany|Germany]], [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]], [[Wikipedia:Sweden|Sweden]], [[Wikipedia:Italy|Italy]], [[Wikipedia:The Netherlands|The Netherlands]], and the [[Wikipedia:United States|United States]] and over 240 [[Outpatient facility|outpatient facilities]] worldwide.<ref>{{Cite journal|first1=Gunver S.|last1=Kienle|first2=Hans-Ulrich|last2=Albonico|first3=Erik|last3=Baars|first4=Harald J.|last4=Hamre|first5=Peter|last5=Zimmermann|first6=Helmut|last6=Kiene|title=Anthroposophic Medicine: An Integrative Medical System Originating in Europe|pmc=3865373}}</ref> In [[Wikipedia:Europe|Europe]] there are over 2,700 [[Physician|physicians]] fully trained in Anthroposophic medicine and a survey found that 15,000 physicians prescribe Anthroposophic remedies in Europe.<ref>http://www.efpam.eu/medicine5.html</ref>   

'''Anthroposophic medicine''' (or '''Anthroposophical medicine''') is an integrative medical system that extends conventional medical practice with an [[Anthroposophy|Anthroposophic]], more encompassing understanding of the human being as [[physical body]], [[life body]], [[soul]] (or [[Astral body|astral body]]) and [[I]]. Developed the 1920s by [[Wikipedia:Rudolf Steiner|Rudolf Steiner]] (1861–1925) in conjunction with Dr. med [[Wikipedia:Ita Wegman|Ita Wegman]] (1876–1943), anthroposophical medicine views these four aspects of the human being as interpenetrating and concretely relating to aspects in the natural world. Remedies are extracted from nature and used as [[phytotherapy]], potentized substance, or externally applied. Anthroposophic medicine has developed and expanded the fields of [[artistic therapy]]- [[painting therapy]], [[sculpture therapy]], [[music therapy]], [[speech therapy]] and [[Eurythmy therapy|eurythmy therapy]] (an Anthroposophic movement therapy). [[Anthroposophic Nursing]] extends the field of the practical nurse with a holistic approach towards [[illness]] and [[healing]] and uses [[Rhythmic massage|rhythmic massage]], [[Einreibung]], [[therapeutic baths]] like the [[oil dispersion bath]] and [[Herbal compresses|herbal compresses]]. [[Psychotherapy]] and [[biography work]] are also a part of Anthroposophic modalities. Anthroposophic medicine is practiced in over 65 countries with an estimated 24 institutions ([[Hospital|hospitals]], [[Hospital department|hospital departments]], [[Rehab center|rehab centers]]) in [[Wikipedia:Germany|Germany]], [[Wikipedia:Switzerland|Switzerland]], [[Wikipedia:Sweden|Sweden]], [[Wikipedia:Italy|Italy]], [[Wikipedia:The Netherlands|The Netherlands]], and the [[Wikipedia:United States|United States]] and over 240 [[Outpatient facility|outpatient facilities]] worldwide.<ref>{{Cite journal|first1=Gunver S.|last1=Kienle|first2=Hans-Ulrich|last2=Albonico|first3=Erik|last3=Baars|first4=Harald J.|last4=Hamre|first5=Peter|last5=Zimmermann|first6=Helmut|last6=Kiene|title=Anthroposophic Medicine: An Integrative Medical System Originating in Europe|pmc=3865373|journal=[[Glob Adv Health Med]]}}</ref> In [[Wikipedia:Europe|Europe]] there are over 2,700 [[Physician|physicians]] fully trained in Anthroposophic medicine and a survey found that 15,000 physicians prescribe Anthroposophic remedies in Europe.<ref>http://www.efpam.eu/medicine5.html</ref>   

===Key Concepts===

===Key Concepts===

===Medicines===

===Medicines===

Some drug preparations in anthroposophic medicine are made from potentized substances, similar to those used in [[homeopathy]] though there are some fundamental differences in methods as well as how remedies are used. Scientific technique has struggled when applied to homeopathic remedies. [[File:Poster anthroposophic medicine.png|center|thumb|1024x1024px|poster introducing anthroposophic medicine]]

Some drug preparations in anthroposophic medicine are made from potentized substances, similar to those used in [[homeopathy]] though there are some fundamental differences in methods as well as how remedies are used. Scientific technique has struggled when applied to homeopathic remedies. [[File:Poster anthroposophic medicine.png|center|thumb|1024x1024px|poster by [[Ypih]] introducing anthroposophic medicine (from [[World Congress for Integrative Medicine & Health 2017|WCIMH]] 2017)|alt=]]

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