integrative

adjective in·te·gra·tive \ ˈin-tə-ˌgrā-tiv \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

Definition of integrative

: serving to integrate or favoring integration : directed toward integration

the integrative powers of the human imagination
—J. A. McPherson

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Courtney shared new medical protocols and integrative practices.

— paige davis, Health.com, "Breast Cancer Stripped Me Down Physically and Emotionally—and Taught Me More Than I Ever Imagined About Love," 2 Apr. 2018
Others, especially those specializing in integrative medicine, say there’s a lot more going on than mere placebo effect — and a new study published in Scientific Reports might go a long way toward explaining how that’s possible.

— katie heaney, The Cut, "Do We Finally Understand How Acupuncture Works?," 30 Mar. 2018
Wholist acts as a coach that matches clients’ needs to providers in the Wholist network who have committed to an integrative approach.

— dan faricy, idahostatesman, "Boise physician’s startup seeks to help busy women manage a healthy lifestyle | Idaho Statesman," 23 Mar. 2018
Women with infertility go through the same level of anxiety and depression as women with cancer, HIV or heart disease, said Alice Domar, director of integrative care at Boston IVF.

— ashley may, USA TODAY, "Fertility center tells over 500 hopeful parents their frozen eggs, embryos may be damaged," 9 Mar. 2018
Seabourn, for example, has rolled out new programming, created with integrative medicine guru Andrew Weill, across its entire fleet.

— andrew sessa, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Latest Cruise Trend Is All About Wellness," 19 Jan. 2018
True Food Kitchen was co-founded by Andrew Weil, a leader in integrative medicine, author and spokesman, and Sam Fox, a James Beard Award-nominee for Restaurateur of the Year in 2018.

— joyce smith, kansascity, "National ‘health-driven, seasonal’ restaurant chain to replace Plaza III | The Kansas City Star," 26 Feb. 2018
Two New York City experts on either side of the Eastern-Western medicine divide believe so: integrative wellness practitioner Oceana Baity and Dr. Nesochi Okeke-Igbokwe, M.D., of NYU Langone Medical Center.

— elizabeth inglese, Vogue, "Here are 6 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick This Flu Season," 5 Feb. 2018
Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional study.

— shirley macfarland, cleveland.com, "Strongsville financial services firm changes ownership: Strong Points," 26 Jan. 2018

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adjective in·te·gra·tive \ ˈint-ə-ˌgrāt-iv \

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: tending to integrate

the integrative action of the nervous system

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