The Holistic Guide for Cancer Survivors
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Alternative & Holistic Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Health, Ailments & Diseases, Cancer
| Author: | Mark Greener | ISBN: | 9781847093332 |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press | Publication: | September 15, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Sheldon Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mark Greener |
| ISBN: | 9781847093332 |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press |
| Publication: | September 15, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Sheldon Press |
| Language: | English |
While cancer causes more than one in four deaths in the UK, many cancers are increasingly chronic diseases, and holistic management is common. Up to a half of all cancer patients admit to visiting CAM providers; more use complementary therapies. Holistic health isn?t a quick fix, but many CAMs are now established, respected and effective parts of the treatment journey in cancer, and indeed many cancer drugs come from plants. This book is a balanced, informative look at how holistic methods may help in the cancer journey. Topics include:
Understanding cancer
Why does cancer arise?
Common symptoms
How holistic methods may help
Diet
CAM treatments such as acupressure, acupuncture and moxibustion, art therapy, aromatherapy,
An anti-cancer lifestyle
Spirituality and healing
How to ensure treatment is safe ? never trust anyone who claims to cure cancer
While cancer causes more than one in four deaths in the UK, many cancers are increasingly chronic diseases, and holistic management is common. Up to a half of all cancer patients admit to visiting CAM providers; more use complementary therapies. Holistic health isn?t a quick fix, but many CAMs are now established, respected and effective parts of the treatment journey in cancer, and indeed many cancer drugs come from plants. This book is a balanced, informative look at how holistic methods may help in the cancer journey. Topics include:
Understanding cancer
Why does cancer arise?
Common symptoms
How holistic methods may help
Diet
CAM treatments such as acupressure, acupuncture and moxibustion, art therapy, aromatherapy,
An anti-cancer lifestyle
Spirituality and healing
How to ensure treatment is safe ? never trust anyone who claims to cure cancer
