Complementary Health Approaches

Also referred as Complementary Therapies

Resources – MUHC

Psychosocial Oncology Program

• Relaxation CD (available online)

Resources – Canada

Canadian Cancer Society

• Complementary therapies
• Choosing a complementary therapy and practitioner
• Natural health products
• What about alternative therapies?
• Aboriginal traditional healing
• Acupuncture
• Aromatherapy
• Art therapy
• Ayurveda
• Biofeedback
• Chiropractic therapy
• Energy therapies
• Guided imagery
• Hypnosis
• Massage therapy
• Cannabis and cannabinoids for medical purposes
• Meditation
• Music therapy
• Naturopathic medicine
• Tai chi
• Traditional Chinese herbal remedies
• Yoga

Resources – United Kingdom

Cancer Research UK

• Complementary and alternative therapies

Resources – United-States

American Cancer Society

• Complementary and Alternative Methods and Cancer

American Society of Clinical Oncology

• About Complementary and Alternative Therapies
• Evaluating Complementary and Alternative Therapies
• Types of Complementary Therapies

National Cancer Institute

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine

National Cancer Institute: Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine

• Talking About Complementary and Alternative Medicine with Healthcare Providers: A Workbook and Tips
• CAM Therapies: A – Z