In today’s times, cancer patients have access not only to conventional medical and surgical treatments but also to a wide range of other therapies that are based on total health and healing. These alternative therapies follow the ‘wholistic’ or holistic approach to cancer which aims to treat the whole person i.e. mind, body and spirit, and not just the disease and its symptoms. In essence, it is about “Treating people, not just cancer”. Some of the popular holistic therapies include naturopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and homeopathy. They all share the following core concepts:
- Sickness often has more than one cause.
- For complete health, the body needs to be balanced physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
- The body can heal itself.
- Health care has to be personalised and tailored to an individual’s body type.
A holistic wellness regime has to be implemented on an ongoing basis to support medical treatment. Cancer patients often feel unwell or dislike themselves throughout the treatment, and can experience severe depression and anxiety during this time. Therefore, holistic approach to cancer tries to maintain both, physical and emotional wellbeing and an optimistic outlook to promote faster healing.
Prevention of Cancer:
Food and lifestyle factors play a crucial role in cancer prevention and holistic treatments. These therapies include lifestyle modifications through diet and exercise; psychological and spiritual support; creative expression through art and music and more. Following are some of basic methodologies to better prevent cancer:
- Focus on fresh, unprocessed, organic whole foods.
- Eat brightly colored fruits and vegetables as they contain antioxidants.
- Drink lots of filtered water every day.
- Drink green tea daily.
- Exercise regularly to support your immune system.
- Do meditation, yoga, and regular social interactions
- Reduce your chemical exposure
- Aim to get 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night
Cancer Healing Retreats offers a holistic approach to cancer treatment. Contact Us or Call on 954-837-6424 to know more about our natural cancer therapy.
