healing art
[/ˈhiːlɪŋ ɑːrt/]
nounpl: healing arts
arte de cura
1. A therapeutic practice or discipline focused on promoting physical, mental, or spiritual well-being and recovery from illness or injury
Acupuncture is considered one of the ancient healing arts in traditional Chinese medicine.
A acupuntura é considerada uma das artes de cura antigas da medicina tradicional chinesa.
2. Medical or therapeutic practices and professions dedicated to treating disease and promoting health
She dedicated her life to the healing arts after witnessing her mother's recovery through alternative medicine.
Ela dedicou sua vida às artes de cura depois de testemunhar a recuperação de sua mãe através da medicina alternativa.
3. Holistic or complementary therapeutic approaches that treat the whole person rather than isolated symptoms
The healing arts include meditation, massage therapy, and herbal medicine.
As artes de cura incluem meditação, terapia de massagem e medicina fitoterápica.
In Brazil, 'healing arts' refers broadly to both conventional and alternative therapeutic practices, with growing interest in complementary medicine alongside traditional medicine. In the United States, the term often encompasses professional medical practices, nursing, and increasingly popular alternative therapies such as acupuncture, Reiki, and herbalism. The phrase reflects a cultural shift toward viewing health as holistic and multidisciplinary.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the healing arts profession
dedicated to the healing arts
study the healing arts
practice the healing arts
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