This post explores energy medicine, what it is, how it works and specifically the clinical benefits of Reiki including for use in the setting of cancer.

This blog post explores the many benefits of curcumin in the setting of cancer including the mechanisms of action, bioavailability and special considerations.

There is an increasing trend of using Fenbendazole as a complementary therapy in treating cancer. This blog post explores the mechanism of action, evidence and whether there is any legitimacy to its use.

Paw Paw is currently being studied for it possible anti-cancer benefits. This blog post describes the theoretical benefits behind considering its addition to a conventional care plan.

Mistletoe has been used in Europe for decades as an adjuvant to conventional cancer care. This post explores the biology, mechanism of action and clinical effects.

Moxibustion is often used with acupuncture. This blog post discusses the role of moxibustion in managing cancer-related symptoms and the side effects of cancer treatment.

Astragalus is a medicinal herb used in Tradiaitonal Chinese Medicine for centuries. This blog post explores its use in cancer, outlines the benefits and clinical studies as well as recommendations for its use.

The role of cannabinoids in cancer care is emerging. This blog post explores the current evidence for the role of cannabinoids in cancer symptom management and as an anti-cancer agent.

Mindfulness Meditation is the practice of training the mind to return to present moment experience. This appears to have beneficial effects for health and well-being and this post explores how this is, the changes seen in the brain, the clinical benefits and supporting evidence for its use in cancer and the current recommendations.

The Japanese ritual of Shinrin-Yoku, otherwise known as Forest Bathing and the practice of Earthing, also known as Grounding are finding their place in integrative medical care. This post explores the utility of these practices for the improvement of health and well-being and the prevention of cancer.

Acupuncture is gaining popularity in integrative cancer care. Western Medicine is considering the emerging benefits and role as an adjunct to conventional therapy for the treatment of cancer symptoms and side effects of treatment. This post explores the use of acupuncture in cancer. What it is, the mechanism of action, the evidence, safety for use and relevant references.

Mushrooms have been used in ancient Eastern healing for millennia and are now gaining popularity in Western Medicine as a complement to conventional care in cancer. This post explores the role of mushrooms in cancer, their bioactive compounds, mechanism of action, recommended types, clinical studies and safety.

There is much controversy when it comes to conventional medicine versus non-conventional medicine. This post explores the nature of this controversy and provides a resolution.

It is common in the “New Age” scene to hear of chakras. So what exactly is a chakra and what does it have to do with health and wellness?

What if we can influence the expression of our genes with our thoughts, behaviours and environment? This post explores this concept with respect to minimising the risk of developing a cancer in the face of a genetic predisposition.

There are many conflicting theories of how best to eat in order to heal from illness, to remain well and to prevent disease. This blog post explores the most common regimes, the philosophy and protocol and completes with a summary of recommendations.

What are the individual factors that can be attended to in our day to day lives that will increase our chances of becoming well and remaining well. This blog post explores the actionable steps we can take to improve our health.

Art Therapy is a mindfulness technique that has proven benefits on quality of life during and after cancer treatment. This blog post explores this in more detail describing the benefits of mindfulness, the physiological effects on the body and the supporting evidence.