Integrate Treatments

I would like to concur with Dr Schwartz. As a homeopath it is my practice to treat each case individually, so what works for one person may not be what works for all. I know this can be very frustrating as a patient, but it is important to understand that there are many roads to health. I fully agree with the first point of making the patient a partner in the decision-making role. One of the most important tools you can utilise is knowledge. Do your best to inform yourself about modalities and consider what might be most appropriate in your situation. Most practitioners will be very happy to talk to you about how and if they can help you as an individual. In my practice as a homeopath, but also in my own journey healing from cancer, I find a truly combined approach to be the most effective. I used medical treatments, homeopathy, acupuncture, reiki, energy healing, meditation, nutrition therapy, exercise... It all made a difference to my overall outcome which I'm delighted to say was a complete recovery. You're going to hate this answer: It depends! Integrative medicine really has three components: 1)making the patient a partner in the decision-making process 2)considering all aspects of lifestyle in making recommendations and 3) utilizing all evidence-based therapies whether they be complementary or conventional. My treatment recommendations are always individualized. I hope to convey to each patient how important lifestyle changes are (ie, good nutrition, daily exercise, and a daily relaxation practice). Since I see mostly cancer patients I also focus on treating their side effects of therapy. That may be with acupuncture, yoga, nutrtional supplements, etc. Our most popular therapy here is acupuncture which may be reflective of my training in Chinese medicine in addition to the fact that acupuncture is just good for what ails ya!