The Holistic Guide for Cancer Survivors by Mark Greener - 9781847093325

The Holistic Guide for Cancer SurvivorsLive well and feel better after cancer\nAuthor(s): Mark Greener\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: John Murray Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Sheldon Press\nISBN-13: 9781847093325, 978-1847093325\nSynopsis\nWhile 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 isnt 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:\nUnderstanding cancer \nWhy does cancer arise? \nCommon symptoms \nHow holistic methods may\nhelp\nDiet\nCAM treatments such as acupressure,\nacupuncture and moxibustion, art therapy, aromatherapy, \nAn\nanti-canr