Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) includes a range of healing philosophies, approaches and therapies for preventing and treating illness, some of the therapies include: music, art, herbs, chiropractic treatment, reiki, aromatherapy, yoga and the healing power of the mind. CAM therapies are used in conjunction with chemotherapy and radiation. Certain therapies are generally considered safe and valuable to the child and families quality of life, while the efficacy of other alternative treatments has not been accepted by the scientific community.

Healing effects of music include: generating endorphins, which promote pleasure and boost the immune system; helping to reduce tension and manage stress; assisting in assuming responsibility for own healing process and helping cope with the dying process.