1) Holistic medicine emerges from the realization that different medical disciplines are interconnected and part of a larger unity, rather than being separate and disjointed. 2) A holistic approach considers the whole person and all aspects of their life, rather than focusing only on symptoms or specific disciplines. It aims to understand how concepts from different disciplines relate and complement each other. 3) Implications of a holistic approach include making both practitioners and patients aware of limitations and possibilities across disciplines. It encourages understanding concepts from different perspectives to improve effectiveness of treatment.