What are the limitations of complemetary therapies in the treatment of potential!

What are the limitations of complemetary therapies in the treatment of potentially serious conditions?

I can only speak from personal experience...........
And can quite honestly say that if I had taken the decision to treat my condition with traditional medicine, I wouldnt be here now, I would have more than certainly died from the side effects of strong drugs.
My Dad died nearly 18 years ago and during the mourning period, my symptoms became unbearable. I decided then, that 'stress' and the mind has a drastic effect on our bodies.
Over a period of the next 2 years, I completely changed my whole life.......diet, exercise and stress levels.
Despite a prognosis of a 2-3 year life expectancy, I am still alive today some nearly 20 years on and healthier than most of my friends my age, who have no medical problems.Diet and exercise have helped undoubtedly, but the main factor i believe is the lack of stress in my life. I can control this with meditation, a positive attitude and a good quality of life.
Im not saying im cured, in fact i have developed two other auto-immune conditions. What im saying is, that your mind is a very powerful organ and as it has the ability to make you physically ill (psychosomatic), then it has the ability to make you physically well.
If you want to email me for whatever reason, please do not hesitate.
Take care and believe in yourself.