Complementary and alternative diets

There are a variety of complementary / alternative diets available at the moment.

If you choose to follow a complementary diet, it would be wise to inform your doctor or dietician who can help in telling you any pros and cons of the diet.

Vitamins and minerals

Large doses of certain vitamins and minerals are sometimes promoted as a cure for cancer.  Excessive amounts can be toxic to your system and result in possible adverse side effects.

Discuss this with your doctor if you are considering taking large doses of vitamins.