Welcome to EnerChiHealth.com - A Nurse's Guide to Quality Information Resources & Products on Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Credible Information

It is my intent to bring what I believe to be the most credible complementary & alternative medicine information, resources and products together in one location. I hope to minimize the confusion that so many people face when seeking information on complementary and alternative medicine.

Knowledge is Power

I cannot stress enough the importance of exploring all of your options thoroughly by doing your research. Knowledge is power and power can heal. The purpose of this site is to provide you with quality information to help you optimize your health. Take your time, and thoroughly research the information you have available. Remember, use the knowledge to take control of your health, instead of letting the illness take control over you.

An International Resource

The idea of putting together an international resource for trustworthy information on complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) was sparked after my personal search for reliable alternative health information for cancer. After having to rely on friends and relatives with no medical backgrounds, sales people at the health food stores and the Internet which presented conflicting reports in many areas, the need for objective quality CAM information was established and EnerChiHealth.com went online September 1, 2001. The content written for EnerChiHealth.com is the result of over 14 years of research and personal experience with highest regard for quality and credibility.

Think About It...

• In 1971 President Richard Nixon declared "war on cancer" and scientists were optimistic there would be a cure in 5 - 10 years. Today there is still no cure for cancer.
• Research shows that 50-90% of people with cancer try some form of alternative medicine yet when asking a medical doctor for advice on alternative therapies they have little to offer.
• Herbs form the basis of 25 - 30% of pharmaceutical drugs.
• Between 1991 and 1997 the use of herbal medicine in the US grew by 380% and the use of vitamins by 130%.
• 80% of US medical students want training in complementary & alternative therapies (Jonas: NIH Office of Alternative Medicine).
• In 1997 Ritilan was prescribed 652,000 times in Canada, up from 181,000 in 1992
• More than 5 million Canadians suffer from some form of allergy
• Four million Canadians have arthritis and about 600,000 are disables by the chronic disease

Did You Know...

• Studies show electroacupuncture to be helpful for acute nausea following chemotherapy
• Studies on acupuncture are showing promise for asthma and chronic pain including fibromyalgia and general musculosketal pain
• Active Release Technique has been helpful for repetitive stress injury
• Essential Oils (aromatherapy) were used in WW 11 to treat battlefield wounds and infection when penicillin ran low
• Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine is thought to be the oldest medical systems in the world and are still very popular today
• Guided imagery has been used successfully to treat arthritis, cancer, stress, and to stimulate the immune system
• Homeopathy has been used successfully for treating hay fever, allergies, cold and flu symptoms and chronic ear infections

Most Frequently Asked Question...

I have a chronic illness such as cancer, back pain, migraines, osteoporosis etc. What is the best alternative treatment that will work for me? The answer is you need to do your research because what works for one doesn't work for another. Do your research to find the best naturopath or homeopath, chiropractor, integrative physician, or natural health practitioner in your area and work with a team of health professionals to find a complementary or alternative therapy that gets you the results you are looking for.

What You Will Find on EnerChi Health.com

• Information, articles, links, books and products for common medical conditions such as arthritis, asthma, allergies, breast cancer, lung cancer, chronic fatigue, depression, fibromyalgia, menopause, osteoporosis, back pain, stress & more
• Descriptions of over 60 complementary & alternative therapies such as Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Chiropractic's, Massage therapy, Music Therapy,
• Over 350 books by authors such as Andrew Weil, Christiane Northrup, Herbert Benson, Michael Murray, Ralph Moss and more
• Over 500 links to other quality complementary & alternative medicine websites to research more on the topic of interest
• Upcoming events on complementary & alternative medicine topics
• Links to top Canadian & US physicians practicing integrative medicine
• Links to alternative cancer clinics
• Links to support groups for cancer, diabetes, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia etc.

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