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Along with bringing the latest news and trends about alternative health, Bob will help you get the most of your Internet health research. Bob is the Living Well Columnist for the Seattle Post- Intelligencer. He covers health and quality of life for the Hearst-owned newspaper and writes regularly for national magazines. He is a former syndicated health columnist for the Chicago Tribune twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and author of six books, including “The Good Mood Diet” and “Your Prostate Cancer Survivors’ Guide.” His articles have appeared in Life, Esquire, Parade, Self, Outside and Shape among national magazines. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and two 11-year-old kids. |
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| Tuesday, September 9, 2008 |
| Most Cancer Patients Use Alternative Therapies; Prayer Tops List |
The results are in, and let’s just say here at the Alternative Health Blog there is no surprise. A new study appearing in the peer-reviewed journal Cancer, a publication of the American Cancer Study, shows that most U.S. cancer patients seek out alternative healing therapies in conjunction with any treatment from MDs.
Some numbers: Sixty-one percent of more than 4,000 respondents said they used prayer and spiritual practice as part of their recovery and prevention. Relaxation techniques checked in at 44 percent, while faith/spiritual healing was 42 percent and nutritional supplements/vitamins rounded out the most popular alt-med options at 40 percent. Fifteen percent said meditation was a cornerstone, while 11 percent said the same about religious counseling or massage therapy. Support groups were used by about 10 percent of the cancer patients. Biofeedback, hypnosis and acupuncture/acupressure all rated one percent or less.
Continue reading...Labels: alternative health, alternative medicine, bob condor, cancer, massage therapy, religion and spirituality |
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