The choice to use complementary therapy is entirely optional and voluntary, depending on the preferences of the individual patient. Complementary therapy describes a number of healing techniques that, in some cases, originated thousands of years ago. It is based on the concept of balance and harmony among the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of a human being. It is practiced in combination with traditional medical care and serves in a supplementary role. The two disciplines complement each other and together they provide optimal health care.
Aromatherapy improves well being and relieves psychosomatic symptoms.
Seeks to make beneficial physical changes in the body by repeatedly visualizing them. It has been advocated for conditions like stress, anxiety, high blood pressure, headaches and for people undergoing conventional cancer therapy or surgery. Designed to help patients relax and sleep. By offering teas, which naturally reduce stress and enhance digestion, health care providers may replace some antianxiety medicines, which can have adverse effects on patients. Literature, poetry, spiritual, religious and other readings are available from the coronary care units Jan Laffin Memorial Library to reduce anxiety and stress.