Can Acupuncture practiced for thousands of years be useful in the modern cancer care setting?
The National Cancer Institute says YES!
Acupuncture has demonstrated benefit to cancer patients in the following areas: Pain Management; Immune System Modulation; Inflammation; Nausea and Vomiting; Dry Painful Mouth and Throat; Sleep; Hot flashes.
By managing the side effects of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormonal therapies, reducing pain and inflammation, improving sleep, supporting normal digestive function and reducing stress the quality of life of cancer patients is improved by acupuncture treatments. Eugene Mak, MD, a board certified oncologist states that acupuncture " can also add to the patients' sense of well being and decrease the malaise associated with any chronic disease, especially cancer....and imparts a sense of well being and accelerates patients' recovery."
Research on the use of acupuncture in the cancer care setting is ongoing. Investigations include the benefits of acupuncture to treat many cancer related symptoms including loss of appetite, diarrhea, weight loss, cough, bone pain, chest pain, dizziness, fatigue and anxiety and depression in cancer patients.
Acupuncture is recommended to cancer patients . Today, many oncologists refer their patients for acupuncture treatment to manage cancer symptoms and cancer treatment related symptoms. Many cancer treatment centers now have Licensed Acupuncturists on staff to help patients manage the many challenges of the cancer journey.
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May Love facilitate your healing process.
Bless'ed Be!
Nico Bishop L.Ac.
Reiki Master-level practitioner
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