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What is Cancer?

Cancer is one of the most dreaded and most frightening words in our language. The fear is certainly justifiable. Stats Canada predicted that in 2000, an estimated 132,000 new cases of cancer would be diagnosed and there would be an estimated 65,000 deaths from cancer alone. The most common cancer for women is breast cancer and for men the most common cancer being prostate. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both males and females.

With the large cancer rates, many more Canadians are turning to alternative and complementary medicine for support. There is an enormous amount of complementary and alternative resources for cancer but the information is contradictory and this becomes very confusing for the consumer.

Many cancer patients are desperate and quickly get attracted to some of the magical cures advertised on the net.One must remember, there is not one complementary or alternative treatment that has consistently cured cancer; though there are many treatments showing some promise.

The internet is proving to be an invaluable source of information on complementary and alternative medicine but there are also sites waiting to prey on desperate customers.

EnerChi Health 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 a variety of reliable information as there are many directions you can take to optimize your health. Take your time, and thouroughly research the information you have available. Remember, use the knowledge to take control of your life and your illness, instead of letting it take control over you.

The Best Combination

The best treatment for cancer has been the best of both conventional medicine and complementary medicine. We strongly recommend that you do not abandon conventional medicine in favor of an unproven complementary or alternative health practice.

CAM therapies that may be helpful for Cancer

Acupressure Acupuncture Aromatherapy Art Therapy Ayurveda Biofeedback Bowen Technique Chiropractics Counselling/Psychotherapy Exercise Guided Imagery Healing Touch Herbal Therapy Homeopathy Humor Therapy Hypnotherapy Journal Therapy Magnet Therapy Massage Therapy Meditation Music Therapy Naturopathy Nutrition Osteopathy Qi Gong Reflexology Reiki Relaxation Therapy Retreats & Spas Shiatsu Spiritual Support Support Groups Tai Chi Therapeutic Touch Traditional Chinese Medicine Vitamins/Supplements Yoga

Disclaimer: The resources and links provided are for information purposes only and one should discuss treatment options with their physician.

Important: Whatever CAM treatment you opt for, it is important that you share the information with your physician. It is important that we begin to start talking about the many therapies available and begin to determine which practices are the most helpful.

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