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Harmony An Evidence Based Approach for Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine into Complementary Cancer Care By Canadian Author: Stephen M. Sagar MD BS, MRCP, FRCR, FRCPC
Restored Harmony is a scientifically sound resource for health care practitioners, cancer patients and their family members. The book provides a convincing look at why and how the integration of conventional medicine and traditional Chinese medicine may provide the best course of action in the treatment of cancer. "The ultimate system of medicine and health care is to be found by being open minded and building bridges between the different disciplines," says author of Restored Harmony, Dr. Sagar in his introduction. Restored Harmony consists of 20 years of Dr. Sagar's own research and personal experience. A Canadian cancer specialist in clinical practice at the Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre and the Canadian Radiation Oncology Services in Toronto, Dr. Sagar who is also trained in acupuncture with the Foundation of Canada and was a founding director of the Complementary Medicine section of the Ontario Medical Association has written a thorough and comprehensive book that is sure to open minds and build bridges within the health community. In Restored Harmony Dr. Sagar poignantly points out the need to understand how our thought processes and emotions can influence the physical changes in our body. He also emphasizes an importance of the need to recognize that all individuals are unique and that a program that works for one person may not be right for the next. Restored Harmony is a trusted source for those health professionals interested in developing an individualized comprehensive care program for cancer patients. Throughout the book Dr. Sagar shares his insight and remarkable discoveries of the benefits that integration can have in treating and preventing diseases such as cancer. Learn about the body as a unique healing system, and about the mystery and science of traditional Chinese medicine. Understand how the use of Chinese herbs, acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and QiGong can be powerful aids in conjunction with conventional medicine treatment plans. Learn the goals of cancer treatment plans, and how the body functions as a mind-body network. Throughout the book explore various chapters such as: The Philosophy and Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Journey to an Integrative Care Plan: Rachel's Story, Cancer as a Systemic Disease, Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine into Cancer Supportive Care, Enhancement of the Immunity, Cancer Prevention, Symptom Control, and Restoring Harmony: Peter's Story. Restored Harmony is fully referenced and indexed and provides other resources for cancer patients and health practitioners such as topic related websites, additional reading, and herb distributors. A Review By Tara Favreau |
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