Mission

history

The idea of putting together an international resource for trustworthy information on complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) was sparked in 1990 after Holly's desperate 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.

It is our intent to bring what we believe to be the most credible CAM information, resources and products together in one location to minimize the confusion that so many people face when seeking information on complementary and alternative medicine. EnerChiHealth.com strives to empower readers, knowing they have more options for achieving and maintaining health.

EnerChiHealth.com is meeting the growing demand by consumers for objective, reliable and research based information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) that is easy to navigate so they can make informed decisions on health.

Increase awareness and understanding about the most commonly sought after CAM therapies providing information on the basic concepts of the therapies, strengths and limitations of each therapy, common clinical applications for each therapy, potential adverse effects, current research available on each therapy, training requirements as well as linking to quality internet resources that are available for each therapy.

Educate nurses and health care professionals on CAM to facilitate better communication between patients and their health care providers. Nurses and health care professionals who are better informed can be reliable resources for information regarding CAM.

Encourage the integration of complementary therapies such as relaxation exercises, guided imagery, meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, massage, therapeutic touch, music, humor, and other forms of energy healing with conventional medicine by presenting research studies related to these practices as they evolve.

Encourage individuals to take an active role in their personal health by providing appropriate strategies such as "how to search for a practitioner", as well as providing the best data bases of CAM on the web, online journals, research articles and latest news stories.

not a replacement for conventional medicine

EnerChi Health Inc. is not designed for the purpose of replacing conventional medicine but rather to encourage the expansion of the boundaries within which health issues are addressed. We
believe that both philosophies are significant in medicine and the emergence of integrative medicine that combines these philosophies will provide the best treatment options for achieving optimal wellness.

Note: Although we truly believe in integrative medicine, EnerChiHealth.com will only focus on complementary and alternative medicine information. We strongly encourage you to search the many valuable conventional medical sites along with enerchihealth.com to give you the best options possible in regaining or maintaining your health. It is the combination of complementary and alternative medicine with conventional medicine that will provide you with the best possible outcomes.

The name EnerChi Health Inc.symbolizes the integration of two systems of medicine.

Conventional medicine is based on the belief that all activities of the body require energy and all needs of the body are met by consuming food and converting it to energy.

Complementary and alternative medicine practices are based on the belief that the human body consists of an energy system. It is believed that this energy, or chi (pronounced chee) as it is referred to by the Chinese, is the essence that circulates throughout our bodies and contributes to our health and vitality.

And so EnerChi Health Inc. evolved—two different philosophies of medicine, both with common goals of maintaining wellness, relieving suffering and where possible, curing an illness or disability.