The Murky Politics of Mind-Body

The United States is infamous for its schizoid approach to the treatment of mental and physical illnesses as programs fail to recognize the interconnectivity of mind and body. This dates back to days when the mentally unwell were forced into captivity, asylum, and even torture.

It continues today as government severely limits the abilities of holistic health care by denying research funding to its practitioners and complimentary insurance coverage to their clients. Some of the best funded hospitals and treatment centers continue to serve up Jello and Coke to withering, bedridden, and often angsty patients. Now, that's abuse.

So, in a culture where holism's intrinsic value is marred by expired insurance policy and negligent treatment options, will our current sack of soda-sluggin pols actually can a health care reform that promotes mental and physical parity?

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