Integrative Medicine

Integrative Medicine is a therapeutic and preventive health practice which is intended to be used alongside clinical medicine (UKessays 2011). Therefore in the treatment of Cancer, it is designed to be used alongside clinical Cancer treatment practices such as surgery, chemotherapy, and medicine. Integrative Medicine can also replace either of these Cancer treatments, or be used to cure the harsh side effects of clinical Cancer treatment (Deng 2009).

Practices of Integrative Medicine have been around since the beginning of civilization (UKessays 2011) and since it is traditional medicine that does not advance with new technology, it has varied little time. However, over time new techniques have been recognized and become more popular by different civilizations (UKessays 2011). Ancient Chinese techniques include acupuncture and yoga (Shen 2011), while the Europeans adapted herbs and minerals for medicine (Nemingha 2011). Each of these techniques can be found in Cancer treatment based on research. Integrating Eastern Medicine into modern medicine is the most effective approach to treating cancer patients because it recognizes the mind-body network of communication, it focusses on the patients’ health, and offers relief from pain from post-surgery treatment. Although Integrative Medicine does have one flaw, time, it is still the best option for Cancer treatment.