The document discusses holistic and complementary therapies. It explains that holistic care believes people can grow from health, illness, and dying by promoting active participation in their own healthcare. Complementary and alternative medicine focuses on maximizing the body's inherent healing ability and treating the whole person, rather than just symptoms. Some healing and dying modalities discussed include centering, relaxation, imagery, meditation, music therapy, aromatherapy, reminiscence, journaling, touch therapies, herbology, homeopathy, and prayer. The benefits of complementary and alternative medicine are said to include strengthening the body's defenses, empowering patients, and being safer and gentler than conventional therapies.