Acupuncture In The Treatment Of Cancer While the miracle cure for cancer has yet to be found, the treatments that do exist for cancer often take a detrimental toll on the body. Although the treatments are aimed at eliminating the presence of cancer, they often have side effects that hurt the body as a whole, such as pain, nausea, weight loss, nerve problems in addition to psychological effects like depression and anxiety. At Family Acupuncture, we focus on providing relief for the side effects of modern cancer treatments. Acupuncture can trigger physical responses, both easily observable and not, such as: Releasing proteins, hormones and brain chemicals, affecting blood pressure, body temperature and boosting immune system activity. All of these factors are directly correlated to debilitating side effects of radiation and chemotherapy, and helping you recover faster. Many individuals who are unfamiliar with Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies often wonder if the treatments will be comfortable. The good news is there are a wide variety of different techniques to choose from, people can usually find a treatment they feel comfortable with: Traditional Acupuncture: The placing of small acupuncture needles in a place on the skin that is away from the painful part of the body. Acupuncture points have the ability to affect pain even when they are not placed at the site of injury, because the stimulation is sent along nerves to affect different body parts. Acupressure: A type of massage therapy in which the fingers are used to press on an acupoint. In cancer patients, both acupressure and acupuncture have been used to control symptoms such as pain or nausea and vomiting. Cupping: A procedure in which a rounded glass cup is warmed and placed upside down over an area of the body, making a vacuum that holds the cup to the skin. Cupping is used to increase the flow of blood and qi. It is believed to open up the skin’s pores and allow toxins to leave the body. (www.cancer.gov) Acupuncture works to allow a better flow throughout the body’s meridians, stimulating improvements in circulation. Because there are over 360 acupoints on the body, nearly any symptom can be successfully addressed, which makes it a golden alternative for cancer patients. For example, recent studies have shown that upon receiving regular acupuncture treatments, patients have reported reduced pain, nausea, inflammation, and dryness in the mouth. In addition to common side effects of cancer treatments, individuals typically receive a better night’s sleep and enhanced quality of life, which is critical in a time such as this one. Call Today For An Appointment: (561) 459-0528
Acupuncture In The Treatment Of Cancer
Acupuncture In The Treatment Of Cancer While the miracle cure for cancer has yet to be found, the treatments that do exist for cancer often take a detrimental toll on the body. Although the treatments are aimed at eliminating the presence of cancer, they often have side effects that hurt the body as a whole, such as pain, nausea, weight loss, nerve problems in addition to psychological effects like depression and anxiety. At Family Acupuncture, we focus on providing relief for the side effects of modern cancer treatments. Acupuncture can trigger physical responses, both easily observable and not, such as: Releasing proteins, hormones and brain chemicals, affecting blood pressure, body temperature and boosting immune system activity. All of these factors are directly correlated to debilitating side effects of radiation and chemotherapy, and helping you recover faster. Many individuals who are unfamiliar with Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapies often wonder if the treatments will be comfortable. The good news is there are a wide variety of different techniques to choose from, people can usually find a treatment they feel comfortable with: Traditional Acupuncture: The placing of small acupuncture needles in a place on the skin that is away from the painful part of the body. Acupuncture points have the ability to affect pain even when they are not placed at the site of injury, because the stimulation is sent along nerves to affect different body parts. Acupressure: A type of massage therapy in which the fingers are used to press on an acupoint. In cancer patients, both acupressure and acupuncture have been used to control symptoms such as pain or nausea and vomiting. Cupping: A procedure in which a rounded glass cup is warmed and placed upside down over an area of the body, making a vacuum that holds the cup to the skin. Cupping is used to increase the flow of blood and qi. It is believed to open up the skin’s pores and allow toxins to leave the body. (www.cancer.gov) Acupuncture works to allow a better flow throughout the body’s meridians, stimulating improvements in circulation. Because there are over 360 acupoints on the body, nearly any symptom can be successfully addressed, which makes it a golden alternative for cancer patients. For example, recent studies have shown that upon receiving regular acupuncture treatments, patients have reported reduced pain, nausea, inflammation, and dryness in the mouth. In addition to common side effects of cancer treatments, individuals typically receive a better night’s sleep and enhanced quality of life, which is critical in a time such as this one. Call Today For An Appointment: (561) 459-0528