Интегративната медицина - исторически и идейни измерения
Integrative medicine - historical and conceptual dimensions

Summary/Abstract: Integrative medicine is a holistic idea that modern science develops in the context of the harmonious combination of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), conventional medicine (therapy and prevention), and health promotion in the name of health and well-being. The aim of this report is to trace the development of the integrative medicine idea in a historical and philosophical context. Integrative medicine has its ancient and modern dimensions, which are an integral part of the overall presentation of this concept. This report builds a bridge that connects and proves the ancient holistic "roots" of medicine that are being revived in the novel "integrative medicine" idea. Integrative Medicine - historical and philosophical dimensions: The origins of integrative approaches to health can be found in Ancient Egypt (≈3100 BC), India (≈2500 BC), and Ancient China (≈1600 BC) and in Ancient Greece (≈ 800 BC). The Persian School of Medicine and its most prominent representative, Avicenna (980-1037), also made a great contribution to the holistic or integrative development of all sciences related to the healing arts. The holistic philosophical view of antiquity naturally encompassed health. Today, integrative bioethics is turning again to these universal holistic principles, giving the philosophical and ethical basis of the new European concept of "integrative medicine". Integrative medicine - conceptual development: The modern idea of "integrative medicine" is a harmonious combination of traditions and innovations. In July 1999, representatives of eight of the most prestigious academic medical institutions in the United States formed the Consortium of Integrative Medicine. Today, 20 years later, it has more than 60 institutional members. The European Society for Integrative Medicine was established in 2008, during the first European Congress of Integrative Medicine in Berlin. Conclusion: The social movement for integrative medicine could be a solution to the problems in healthcare related to the provision of quality and cost-effective medical services and care. At its core is the scientific approach to prevention and treatment, which is the reason why the future research steps are towards studying the world experience in evidence-based integrative medicine and opportunities for development in Bulgaria as a science and education.

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