title: Reflections on reality, healing, and consciousness.
abstract: Whereas orthodox medical research adheres to a linear, deterministic physical model, alternative therapists typically postulate that indeterminate nonphysical and nonlinear relationships are significant to outcome and patient satisfaction. The concept of nonlocal reality as nuocontinuum helps resolve the differences in therapeutic approach, and lets us frame a world view that recognizes the great value of both reductive science and holistic integration. It helps distinguish the levels of description appropriate to the discussion of each, and helps in examining the relationships among consciousness, nonlocal reality, and healing.
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Bessinger
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies; D003243:Consciousness; D006801:Humans; D008602:Mental Healing