This book traces holism in the Hippocratic foundations of western medicine. Holism is a concept that has regained currency in contemporary thought, prompted in large part by the resurgence of complementary medicine. The wise aphorisms of Hippocrated are still quoted but few, even western complementary practitioners appreciate holism's Greek Origions. By comparing the ancient Greek model and practice with that of Ayurvedic medicine in India, the author shows the practical relevance of ancient thought and methods to modern integrated medicine.