In this episode, we discuss how taking responsibility for one’s health can include lifestyle changes and alternative medicines. We hear from two public contributors about their lived experience of looking after their health with alternative therapies.

• Mr Horner St Catherine

Public contributor

• Ras Asha

Herbalist & Founder of Bushman Innovation

Bushman Innovation (@bushmaninnovation) • Instagram photos and videos 

Information about cancer and alternative therapies from reputable sources:  

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies 

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/new_information_available/posts/complementary-therapies-and-cancer 

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/cancer-services/macmillan-support-and-information-service/complementary-therapies-people-affected-cancer-and-blood-conditions 

https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/treatment/treatment-planning-types/complementary-and-alternative-therapies1/ 

Psychological and Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Pain in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PubMed