Integrative medicine involves various proven therapies to help improve a patient's way of life. Such therapies may include massage, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, meditation, visualization and music therapy. This list isn't extensive. The sites below give plenty of information and resources to set you on your way.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Services
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Services offers inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research, and education and training to complement mainstream medical care.
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Complementary/Integrative Medicine
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center's Complementary/Integrative Medicine Education Resources (CIMER) Web site offers reviews of complementary or alternative cancer therapies that are based on evidence. They also provide links to other resources.
Cancer.gov - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The National Cancer Institute offers information about complementary and alternative medicine on its Cancer.gov website. A list of topics is provided that link to more specific information.
American Cancer Society: Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals
The American Cancer Society has created pages offering viewpoints from both promoters and critics of various nontraditional treatments.
BC Cancer Agency: Unconventional Therapies
The British Columbian Cancer Agency has created an nontraditional medicine online manual for patients and the public.
Alternative Medicine Foundation
The Alternative Medicine Foundation website offers evidence-based information regarding alternative and complimentary medicine, with a focus on those suffering from chronic illness.
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Update: 13.Jan.'04