#Acupuncture for chemotherapy

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can u do a mud based on this post ?

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please n thank u !

Reverse Hanahaki Disorder is a MUD characterized by a unique and distressing phenomenon where flowers bloom around an individual's feet and follow their every step, resulting in a gradual reduction of their lifespan. This disorder is often accompanied by feelings of unease, anxiety, and a sense of impending mortality.

Diagnostic Criteria:

1. A persistent and uncontrollable manifestation of flowers blooming around the individual's feet, which follows their every step, as observed by themselves or others.

2. The flowers' growth and blooming are directly proportional to the individual's physical proximity, with the flowers growing more rapidly and abundantly in response to the individual's presence.

3. The individual experiences a gradual reduction in their lifespan, measured by a decrease in their physical vitality, energy, or overall well-being, which is directly correlated with the presence and growth of the flowers.

4. The individual experiences significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning due to the presence of the flowers and the awareness of their dwindling lifespan.

5. The symptoms are not better explained by another mental disorder (e.g., delusional disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or anxiety disorder) or a general medical condition (e.g., a neurological disorder or a reaction to a toxic substance).

Associated Features:

Feelings of foreboding, dread, or anxiety related to the flowers' presence and their impact on the individual's lifespan

Avoidance behaviors, such as avoiding social situations or public places, due to the embarrassment or distress caused by the flowers

Intrusive thoughts or ruminations about mortality, the meaning of life, or the significance of the flowers

Hypervigilance or excessive attention to the flowers, which may lead to difficulties with concentration or sleep

Feelings of guilt, shame, or self-blame related to the perceived connection between the flowers and the individual's lifespan

Treatment includes:

Chemotherapy: In some cases, chemotherapy may be used to target the rapid growth of the flowers, slowing down their development and reducing their impact on the individual's lifespan.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): SSRIs, such as fluoxetine or sertraline, may be used to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, or obsessive thinking related to the flowers' presence.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT may help individuals with Reverse Hanahaki Disorder identify and challenge negative thought patterns, reframe their perception of the flowers, and develop coping strategies for managing anxiety and distress.

Antianxiety medications: Benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam or clonazepam, may be used to manage symptoms of anxiety or panic related to the flowers' presence.

Mood stabilizers: Medications like lithium or valproate may be used to manage symptoms of depression or mood instability related to the disorder.

Psychodynamic therapy: This type of therapy may help individuals with Reverse Hanahaki Disorder explore the unconscious motivations and emotional conflicts underlying their experience with the flowers.

Group therapy: Group therapy may provide a sense of community and support for individuals with Reverse Hanahaki Disorder, allowing them to share their experiences and coping strategies with others who understand their situation.

Complementary and alternative therapies: Acupuncture, massage, or other alternative therapies may help individuals with Reverse Hanahaki Disorder manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being.

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"Hodgkin's Lymphoma was one of the first cancers that was shown to be really responsive to both chemotherapy and radiation, so even though chemotherapy sucks, I knew we were going to do that. [...] I was 100% on board with chemo, and it's definitely extended my life, it's probably saved my life and I'll die of some other thing.

And three of the four chemo drugs that I was on are natural. They're from nature. Vinblastine comes from the Madagascar Periwinkle. It's just in a cute little flower, it was known to the indigenous people of Madagascar, scientists checked it out and found that it had a bunch of anti-cancer properties. Another one, Adriamycin, also called Doxorubicin, was found in microbes in the soil at the base of an Italian castle. The third, Bleomycin, was also found in a soil microbe called Streptomyces Verticillus. [...] Streptomyces Verticillus was never used in traditional medicine as far as we know, but all three of these molecules are both natural compounds and very effective chemotherapies for Hodgkin's Lymphoma (and some of them for other things).

And they've been tested, not just to see if they're effective, but to see:

What doses are most effective

Which cancers they're most effective against

How dangerous they are

What side effects are most common

How they effect women vs men

How they effect people based on their age

Their efficacy at different stages of cancer

How long you can safely take them

Which side effects are most serious and how to minimize those complications, both in the short-term and the long-term [...]

Cancers are not chill! Treatments have to be high impact because these are high impact and sneaky diseases. And so it's kind of amazing that we're in this point in history where a lot of these medicines have been tested in a lot of different ways to see what their best dosing schedule is, to see how little you can take without increasing the chances that the cancer will come back, to know how to be prepared for potential side effects. This is the slow, careful, tedious work of medical research, and it made the cancer treatment that I have just been through way less awful than it would've been just ten years ago.

During the time when I was publicly living with cancer and talking about cancer treatment, I received almost universally good vibes. Like I just want to be clear about that, people were amazing. But I did get some folks who would come to me and say that I would have a better outcome and be healthier if I took a more natural route, by which they meant that I should not be doing chemotherapy. [...]

The question becomes: if most of my cancer treatments came from nature, what do they mean when they say that I should be doing more natural treatments?

I gotta be clear here too, when it comes to like Epsom salt baths and acupuncture during chemotherapy, yes I'm in favor of all of that. If you want to do it and your doctor is telling you it's not going to do any harm and you feel like it's going to do good? Do it. [...] And there are also supplements that we know don't hurt and we think might help. [...] As long as you're talking to your doctor about it and it doesn't look like there's negative consequences I say do it.

There are some things that look like they might have some positive effect, but nothing has a positive effect like actual cancer treatment. So skipping those actual cancer treatments in favor of natural treatment makes me wonder: what do you mean by "natural"?

And here it is. I'm not sugarcoating this. I don't know a nicer way to say it. When we say natural cancer treatment, what we mean is something that either we don't know it works, or we know that it doesn't work, or we know that it does more harm than good. That's the only things that we mean when we say "natural cancer treatment", because otherwise a "natural cancer treatment" would include the three compounds from nature that I put in my body to cure my cancer.

The majority of cancer cases on earth, and an even greater majority of cancer deaths on Earth, happen outside of high-income countries. Those people don't die of cancers because they don't have access to coffee enemas or cannabis oil or apricot pits. They die because they don't have access to chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and screening.

- Hank Green, Did "Natural" Cancer Treatments Save My Life?

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Use of acupressure to reduce nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy (literature study) by Maher Battat in Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Sciences

Abstract

Nausea and vomiting are distressing and serious problems for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy despite the fact that they are receiving antiemetics according to the standard guidelines which this problem is a huge challenge to nurses involved in cancer care.

Purpose: To explore and assess the effectiveness of using acupressure as a non-pharmacological intervention in addition to pharmacological interventions in reducing nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Method: A literature review was conducted of 8 articles published between 2006 and 2014. These included one study of a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial; one quasi-experimental model with a control group; four articles reporting on randomized control trials (RCTs); one systematic review study; and one review study. Key Findings: Seven of the articles we read supported the effect of an acupressure P6 Wristband in reducing chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients and other databases also supported that finding. The one article with neutral results showed that there was no difference between a combination of acupuncture and acupressure treatment at P6 and at the sham point for the nausea score, but the level of nausea was very low in both groups.

Conclusion: We conclude that the acupressure P6 wrist band when applied to acupuncture point P6 is effective, safe, convenient, cost effective, and provides an easy, self-administrated, non-pharmacological intervention that can be used to reduce chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting.

Keywords: Acupressure, Chemotherapy, Nausea and Vomiting, Cancer patients, Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Introduction

Nausea and vomiting are serious and troublesome side effects of cancer therapy. We chose this research topic in order to become familiar with the topic of the nausea and vomiting facing cancer patients during their chemotherapy treatment, which we have observed during our experience in the Oncology departments.

As nurses, we normally use updated and standard guidelines for managing clinical challenges. We reviewed the literature to explore whether there are alternative approaches to pharmacological management that might reduce or eliminate this problem. We found there are many interventions, such as music, acupuncture, acupressure, and yoga. We decided to assess the effectiveness of using acupressure to reduce the nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Acupressure is a type of complementary and alternative medicine which the National Cancer Institute (NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms) defines as follows: “Acupressure is the application of pressure or localized massage to specific sites on the body to control symptoms such as pain or nausea".

The Research Question

Can acupressure reduce nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy?

We have chosen to use the definitions of the NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms:

“Nausea is an unpleasant wavelike feeling in the back of the throat and/or stomach that may lead to vomiting", and “Vomiting is throwing up the contents of the stomach through the mouth”.

Nausea and vomiting affect the patient’s whole life. These side effects lead to metabolic imbalance, fatigue, distress, and lowered quality of life. We would like to fine a simple, effective and cost effective way to manage these problems so we can put it to use in our hospital.

Method

A literature study is, “A critical presentation of knowledge from various academic written sources, and a discussion of the sources in view of a particular research question" (Synnes 2014). There are many challenges when doing a literature study. There are many databases and much literature and our search process had to find the correct, scientific and relevant databases. It required a lot of time and effort to find the full text of all relevant articles. Fortunately, we received excellent help from the librarian at the Betanien University High school.

We started the search process by making a PICO outline to narrow down the search and to find the correct key words and mesh terms.

P: (Population or participants) Cancer patients experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

I:  (Intervention or indicator) Acupressure.

C: (Comparator or control) No comparison or placebo.

O: (Outcome) Reduce nausea and vomiting.

We used PUBMED, Google scholar, scholar.najah.edu and other search engines. When we used Acupressure as a search word we found more than 800 studies. When we added chemotherapy, cancer patients, and nausea and vomiting, we brought this down to 14 articles. We read these and decided to use 8 articles only, one of which was a systematic review. We also used an unpublished Master’s thesis from An Najah National University. This thesis was cited in one of the articles that we decided to review. The key words used were: Acupressure, Chemotherapy, Nausea and Vomiting, Cancer patients, Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, with Acupressure as a mesh term.

We then critically appraised all the articles according to our checklist. We included only those articles that followed the IMRAD style (i.e. those including an introduction, method, results and discussion section). We excluded all articles that were more than ten years old (i.e. published before 2004), except for two articles: one was about the mechanism of acupressure, which seemed to be directly relevant to our research topic, while the second article was used in the discussion section to discuss certain factors related to the topic. We also excluded one of the review articles because its method appeared to be weak. One of the Cochran reviews was also dropped because it had not been updated.

Despite applying these strict criteria, we were still concerned lest we had left out some important articles or included an inappropriate one. However, we were reassured by the fact that the librarian at Betanien had guided us in our search.

Theoretical part

Nursing Need Theory and basic human needs

The Nursing Need Theory was developed by Virginia A. Henderson to define the unique focus of nursing practice. The theory focuses on the importance of increasing the patients’ independence to hasten their progress in the hospital. Henderson’s theory emphasizes the basic human needs and how nurses can assist in meeting those needs.

The 14 components of Need Theory present a holistic approach to nursing that covers the patient’s physiological, psychological, spiritual and social needs.

Physiological components

Breathe normally.

Eat and drink adequately.

Eliminate body wastes.

Move and maintain desirable postures.

Sleep and rest.

Select suitable clothes – dress and undress.

Maintain body temperature within normal range by adjusting clothing and modifying the environment.

Keep the body clean and well groomed and protect the integument.

Avoid dangers in the environment and avoid injuring others.

Psychological aspects of communicating and learning

Communicate with others in expressing emotions, needs, fears, or opinions. Spiritual and moral

Worship according to one’s faith. Sociologically oriented to occupation and recreation

Work in such a way that there is sense of accomplishment.

Play or participate in various forms of recreation.

Learn, discover, or satisfy the curiosity that leads to normal development and health, and use the available health facilities.

There is much similarity between Henderson’s 14 components and Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Henderson’s Components 1 to 9 are comparable to Maslow’s physiological needs, with the 9th component also being a safety need. Henderson’s 10th and 11th components are similar to Maslow’s love and belonging needs, while her 12th, 13th and 14th components match Maslow’s self-esteem needs (Vera 2014).

The second of Henderson’s physiological needs is the need to “Eat and drink adequately”. Only the need to breathe is given a higher priority than the need for adequate nutrition. For cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and suffering from chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, this need is the most critical.

Cancer prevalence and treatment

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and the spread of abnormal cells. It may be caused by internal factors, such as an inherited mutation, or a hormonal or immune condition, or it may result from a mutation from metabolism, or from external sources, such as tobacco use, radiation, chemicals and infectious organisms. Cancer is prevalent all over the world, in both developed and developing nations; it affects both sexes at all ages (Said 2009). The American Cancer Society (2010) estimated that 1,529,560 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in 2010 and that 80 % would be treated with chemotherapy; this means more than 1 million patients will be undergoing chemotherapy in any given year (Lee et al. 2010).

Cancer treatment may be based on chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical interventions. Chemotherapy is an important treatment in cancer care but it is associated with several side effects, such as bone marrow suppression, increased susceptibility to infection, diarrhea, hair loss, appetite changes, nausea and vomiting, among others (NCI Chemotherapy Side Effects Series, 2014).

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is the most prevalent and one of the hardest side effects to manage (Suh 2012).

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting (N&V) can be acute or delayed. The incidence of acute and delayed N&V was investigated in highly and moderately emetogenic chemotherapy treatment regimens. Patients were recruited from 14 oncology practices in six countries. Overall, more than 35% of patients experienced acute nausea, and 13% experienced acute emesis. In patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy, 60% experienced delayed nausea and 50% experienced delayed emesis. In patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy, 52% experienced delayed nausea and 28% experienced delayed emesis. CINV was a substantial problem for patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy in ten community oncology clinics. Thirty-six percent of patients developed acute CINV, and 59% developed delayed CINV (NCI, Nausea and Vomiting, 2015).

Chemotherapy is the most common treatment-related cause of N&V. The incidence and severity of acute emesis in persons receiving chemotherapy varies according to many factors, including the particular drug, dose, schedule of administration, route, and individual patient variables.

Risk factors for acute emesis include:

Poor control with prior chemotherapy

Female gender

Younger age

Emetic classification:

The American Society of Clinical Oncology has developed a rating system for chemotherapeutic agents with their respective risk for acute and delayed emesis.

High risk: Emesis has been documented to occur in more than 90% of patients on the following chemotherapeutic agents:

Cisplatin (Platinol).

Mechlorethamine (Mustargen).

Streptozotocin (Zanosar).

Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), 1,500 mg/m2 or more.

Carmustine (BiCNU).

Dacarbazine (DTIC-Dome).

Moderate risk: Emesis has been documented to occur in 30% to 90% of patients on the following chemotherapeutic agents:

Carboplatin (Paraplatin).

Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), less than 1,500 mg/m2.

Daunorubicin (DaunoXome).

Doxorubicin (Adriamycin).

Epirubicin (Pharmorubicin).

Idarubicin (Idamycin).

Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin).

Cytarabine (Cytosar), more than 1 g/m2.

Ifosfamide (Ifex).

Irinotecan (Camptosar).

Low risk: Emesis that has been documented to occur in 10% to 30% of patients on the following chemotherapeutic agents:

Mitoxantrone (Novantrone).

Paclitaxel (Taxol).

Docetaxel (Taxotere).

Mitomycin (Mutamycin).

Topotecan (Hycamtin).

Gemcitabine (Gemzar).

Etoposide (Vepesid).

Pemetrexed (Alimta).

Methotrexate (Rheumatrex).

Cytarabine (Cytosar), less than 1,000 mg/m2.

Fluorouracil (Efudex).

Bortezomib (Velcade).

Cetuximab (Erbitux).

Trastuzumab (Herceptin).

Minimal risk: Emesis that has been documented to occur in fewer than 10% of patients on the following chemotherapeutic agents:

Vinorelbine (Navelbine).

Bevacizumab (Avastin).

Rituximab (Rituxan).

Bleomycin (Blenoxane).

Vinblastine (Velban).

Vincristine (Oncovin).

Busulphan (Myleran).

Fludarabine (Fludara).

2-Chlorodeoxyadenosine (Leustatin).

In addition to the emetogenic potential of the agent, the dose and schedule used are also extremely important factors. For example, prescribing a drug with a low emetogenic potential to be given in high doses may cause a dramatic increase in its potential to induce N&V. For example, standard doses of cytarabine rarely produce N&V, but these often occur with high doses of this drug. Another factor to consider is the use of drug combinations. Because most patients receive combination chemotherapy, the emetogenic potential of all of the drugs combined needs to be considered, and not only that of individual drug doses.

Delayed (or late) N&V is that which occurs more than 24 hours after chemotherapy administration. Delayed N&V is associated with cisplatin and cyclophosphamide, and with other drugs (e.g., doxorubicin and ifosfamide) when given at high doses, or if given on 2 or more consecutive days.

Delayed emesis: Patients who experience acute emesis with chemotherapy are significantly more likely to have delayed emesis as well.

Risk factors: All the predicative characteristics for acute emesis are also considered risk factors for delayed emesis (NCI, Nausea and Vomiting, 2015).

The nausea and vomiting that are often associated with chemotherapy are a serious problem for cancer patients. Despite recent improvements in pharmaceutical technology, about 60% of cancer patients who receive antiemetic medications with their chemotherapy still suffer from nausea and vomiting, and as many as 20% of patients refuse to continue chemotherapy due to the severity of the nausea and vomiting (Shin et al. 2004). Early studies reported that patients cited nausea and vomiting as the most distressing symptoms when receiving chemotherapy. The distressing effect of severe nausea and vomiting can lead to nutritional deficiencies, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, fatigue, depression and anxiety; they can also disrupt the activities of daily living and cause a lot of work time to be lost (Said 2009).

Uncontrolled nausea and vomiting can interfere with adherence to treatment regimens, and may cause the oncologists to reduce chemotherapy doses. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is classified as being either “acute” if it happens within 24 hours post chemotherapy, or “delayed” if it occurs on days 2–5 of the chemotherapy cycle. The latter is particularly troublesome because there is no reliable pharmacological treatment for this problem. The American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) recommendations include giving 5-HT3 (5-hydroxytryptamine, or serotonin) receptor antagonists plus corticosteroids before chemotherapy to patients who are at high risk for emesis. Nevertheless, many patients still experience nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy, and approximately one-third of patients have nausea of at least moderate intensity, resulting in a significant reduced quality of life (QOL). Therefore, the experts emphasize the need for an evaluation of additional ways to reduce these symptoms (Said 2009).

Pharmacological interventions for the management of nausea and vomiting

Historically, antiemetic treatment has steadily improved since the introduction, in 1981, of high-dose metoclopramide which reduced the amount of emesis. This was followed by the development of serotonin (5-HT3) antagonist in the early 1990s, and the 5-HT3 antagonists proved to be more effective than the prior medications in preventing CINV. The concomitant use of corticosteroids was found to further improve the control of emesis. Despite these improvements, nausea and vomiting still remain a problem for many patients. Recently, a new drug, the neurokinin NK (1) receptor antagonist has been shown to be more effective at preventing both acute and delayed CINV for patients treated with highly emetogenic chemotherapy (Said 2009).

Non-pharmacological intervention for management of nausea and vomiting

Traditional Chinese medicine offers a possible intervention for the non-pharmacological treatment of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a system of medical care that was developed in China over thousands of years. It looks at the interaction between mind, body and environment, and aims to both prevent and cure illness and disease.

TCM is based on Chinese views and beliefs about the universe and the natural world. It is a very complex system. In this essay we can only give a brief overview of what TCM involves. It is very different from Western medicine; Chinese medicine practitioners believe there is no separation between the mind and body and that illness of every kind can be treated through the body. They use a combination of various practices that may include:

Herbal remedies (traditional Chinese medicines).

Acupuncture or acupressure.

Moxibustion (burning moxa – a cone or stick of dried herb).

Massage therapy.

Feng shui.

Breathing and movement exercises called qi gong (pronounced chee goong).

Movement exercises called tai chi (pronounced tie chee).

TCM practitioners say that TCM can help to:

Prevent and heal illness.

Enhance the immune system.

Improve creativity.

Improve the ability to enjoy life and work in general.

Beliefs behind TCM

According to traditional Chinese belief, humans are interconnected with nature and affected by its forces. The human body is seen as an organic whole in which the organs, tissues, and other parts have distinct functions but are all interdependent. In this view, health and disease relate to the balance or imbalance between the various functions. TCM treatments aim to cure problems by restoring the balance of energies.

There are important components that underlie the basis of TCM:

Yin-yang theory is the concept of two opposing but complementary forces that shape the world and all life. A balance of yin and yang maintains harmony in the body, the mind and the universe.

Qi (pronounced chee) energy or vital life force flows through the body along pathways known as meridians, and it is affected by the balance of yin and yang. It regulates spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health. If there is a blockage or an imbalance in the energy flow, the individual becomes ill. TCM aims to restore the balance of qi energy.

The five elements – fire, earth, metal, water, and wood – is a concept that explains how the body works, with the elements corresponding to particular organs and tissues in the body.

The TCM approach uses 8 principles to analyse symptoms and puts particular conditions into groups: cold and heat, inside and outside, too much and not enough, and yin and yang (Cancer Research, UK, 2015).

In summary, chemotherapy related nausea is not well controlled by pharmacological agents and identifying methods to prevent and alleviate treatment-related nausea remains a major clinical challenge. Non-pharmacological interventions such as music, progressive muscle relaxation (Said 2009), and ginger herbal therapy (Montazeri A et al. 2013) have all been shown to reduce CINV. Among the non-pharmacological interventions that reduce CINV are acupuncture and acupressure, based on the assumption that the individual’s welfare depends on a balance of energy in the body and their overall energy level (Said 2009). Yarbro et al. (2011, p. 645) also indicate in Cancer nursing: principles and practice book that acupuncture and acupuncture-related interventions (electroacupoint stimulation, acupressure, acustimulation wrist bands, and electroacupuncture) can be used to control nausea and vomiting in cancer patients.

Molassiotis et al. (2007) claim that the need for additional relief has led to the interest in non-pharmacological adjuncts to drugs, such as acupuncture or acupressure, since combining anti-emetics with other non-pharmacological treatments may prove to be more effective, safe and convenient in decreasing nausea than antiemetics alone.

From the National Cancer Institute website we found that acupressure is recognised as one of the non-pharmacologic strategies used to manage nausea and vomiting (Nausea and Vomiting, 3 September 2014). We used this website to get up to date, relevant information.

Acupressure

Acupressure involves putting pressure with the fingers, or with bands, on the body’s acupoints and is easy to perform, painless, inexpensive, and is effective. The P6 (Pericardium 6) point (Nei-Guan) refers to a point located on the anterior surface of the forearm, 3-finger widths up from the first wrist crease and between the tendons of flexor carpiradialis and Palmaris longus (figure1). P6 can be stimulated by various methods. The most well-known technique is manual stimulation by the insertion and manual rotation of a very fine needle (manual acupuncture). An electrical current can be passed through the inserted needle (electroacupuncture). Electrical stimulation can also be applied via electrodes on the skin surface or by a ReliefBand, a wristwatch-like device providing non-invasive electrostimulation. Pressure can be applied either by pressing the acupoint with the fingers or by wearing an elastic wristband with an embedded stud (acupressure).

Acupressure is based on the ancient Eastern concept that Chi energy travels through pathways known as meridians. Along the meridians are acu-points, which are controlling points for the Chi energy flow. If the energy flow in meridians is slowed, blocked, or hyper-stimulated, it can be rebalanced or re-stimulated either by applying pressure (acupressure) or by inserting a needle (acupuncture) into one or more of these acupoints. Two points are known for relieving nausea and vomiting: the Nei-Guan point (P6) and the Joksamly point (ST36, located at 4-finger breadths below the knee depression lateral to the tibia).

Patients tend to prefer the P6 point over the ST36 point, Because of its ease of access and the freedom from restriction. When these points are correctly located and pressure applied, either through acupressure or acupuncture, the Chi energy flow is rebalanced, resulting in relief from nausea and vomiting.

The practice of acupressure requires some training and experience, but the technique is widely accessible to any healthcare professionals, particularly to clinical nurses. This acupressure technique is an approach that should be tried not only by healthcare professionals but also by family members or the patients themselves (Shin et al. 2004).

According to the teaching of traditional Chinese medicine, illness results from an imbalance in the flow of energy through the body. This energy or Qi (chee) is restored through the use of acupuncture and acupressure at certain points on the body that have been identified through critical observation and testing over 4000 years. In scientific terms, the neurochemicals that are released after needling or pressure at a specific point may be responsible for this effect. The most commonly used point for nausea and vomiting is Pericardium 6 (Neiguan or P6), located above the wrist (Molassiotis et al. 2007).

The literature review on acupressure

Acupressure for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. (Said 2009)

For a master degree in public health from An-najah National University, Said (2009) described a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial that was done in Palestine with 126 women on chemotherapy for breast cancer. In this study the researcher divided the patients into 3 groups: the first group (n=42) received acupressure with bilateral stimulation of P6, the second group (n=42) received bilateral placebo stimulation, and the third group (n=42), which served as a control group, received no acupressure wrist band, but all groups received pharmacological management of their nausea and vomiting. Acupressure was applied using a Sea-Band (Sea-Band UK Ltd, Leicestershire, England) that patients had to wear for five days following the administration of chemotherapy. Assessment of acute and delayed nausea and emesis, quality of life, patients’ satisfaction, recommendation of treatment and requests for a rescue antiemetic were obtained. Said (2009) concluded that the acupressure showed benefits for delayed nausea and the mean number of delayed emetic episodes. Acupressure may therefore offer an inexpensive, convenient, and self-administered intervention for patients on chemotherapy to reduce nausea and vomiting at home during days 2-5 after chemotherapy. In addition, the percentage of patients who were satisfied with the treatment (≥ 3 on a 0-6 scale) was 81% (35/42) in the P6-acupressure group, and 64% (27/42) in the placebo group (p= 0.0471). The percentage of patients who would recommend acupressure treatment was 79% (34/42) in the P6-acupressure group, and 62% (26/42) in the placebo group (p= 0.0533). We used this study because it had a lot of essential information, it used the IMRAD system and was also mentioned in the literature (Genç and Tan 2014). This study demonstrated that the mean scores for the acupressure group were lower for both acute and delayed nausea.

Review of Acupressure Studies for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Control. (Lee et al. 2008)

In the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management Jiyeon Lee et al. (2008) reviewed ten controlled studies on acupressure in order to evaluate the effects of a non-invasive intervention, acupressure, when combined with antiemetics for the control of CINV. The review evaluated one quasi-experimental and nine randomized clinical trials, which included two specific acupressure modalities, namely, an acupressure band and finger acupressure. The effects of the acupressure modalities were compared study by study. Four of the seven acupressure band trials supported the positive effects of acupressure, whereas three acupressure band trials did not support the effects of acupressure. However, all the studies with negative results had methodological issues. In contrast, the one quasi-experimental and two of the randomized finger acupressure trials all supported the positive effects of acupressure on CINV control. The reported effects of the two acupressure modalities produced variable results at each stage of CINV. Acupressure bands were most effective in controlling acute nausea, whereas finger acupressure controlled delayed nausea and vomiting. The overall effect of acupressure was strongly indicative but not conclusive. We used this article because it is relevant, a review study, and is from a known journal.

The effects of P6 acupressure in the prophylaxis of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients. (Molassiotis et al. 2007)

As reported in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine, acupressure was applied using wristbands (Sea-Band™) in a randomized controlled trial conducted in two centres in the UK. Patients in the experimental group had to wear these bands for the five days following their chemotherapy administration. Assessments of nausea, retching and vomiting were obtained from all patients, daily, for five days. Molassiotis et al. (2007) evaluated the effectiveness of using acupressure on the Pericardium 6 (Neiguan) acupoint in managing CINV. Thirty-six patients took part in the study, with 19 patients allocated to the control group and 17 to the experimental group. The results showed that nausea with retching, nausea, and vomiting with retching, and the accompanying distress were all significantly lower in the experimental group as compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The only exception was the vomiting, where the difference was close to significance (p = 0.06). We used this article because it had a strong study design and also used an IMRAD system.

Acupuncture and acupressure for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea- a randomized cross-over pilot study. (Melchart et al. 2006)

In a randomized, cross-over trial, Melchart et al. (2006) studied 28 patients receiving moderately or highly emetogenic chemotherapy and a conventional standard antiemetic for one chemotherapy cycle, followed by a combination of acupuncture and acupressure at point P6 for one cycle, and for another cycle a combination of acupuncture and acupressure at a close sham point. The results showed that there was no difference in the nausea score between the combined acupuncture treatment at P6 and at the sham point, but the level of nausea was very low in both cases. We used this study because the article had neutral results and because we trusted the source of article, coming as it did from a cancer support care journal.

The efficacy of acupoint stimulation for the management of therapy adverse events in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review. (Chao et al. 2009)

This is a systematic review of 26 articles published between 1999 to 2008 examining the efficacy of acupressure, acupuncture or acupoint stimulation (APS) for the management of adverse events due to the treatment of breast cancer. Published online on 17 September 2009 in the Breast Cancer Research and Treatment journal, 23 trials reported revealed that APS on P6 was beneficial in treating CINV. Chao et al. (2009) also presented the findings from three high quality studies comparing APS groups with control groups, which indicated that APS is beneficial in the management of CINV and especially in the acute phase, even with the non-invasive intervention. Health care professionals should consider using APS, and in particular acupressure on the P6 acupoint, as an option for the management of CINV. Furthermore, as a cost effective intervention, it warrants further investigation. We used this article because it used the IMRAD structure.

'Until the trial is complete you can’t really say whether it helped you or not, can you?’: exploring cancer patients’ perceptions of taking part in a trial of acupressure wristbands. (Hughes et al. 2013)

In Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Hughes et al. report on qualitative research undertaken with patients receiving chemotherapy in the UK. A convenience sample of 26 patients volunteered to participate in the clinical trial and to explore their experiences of using acupressure wristbands. Participants were recruited from three geographical sites: nine were recruited from Manchester, nine from Liverpool, and eight from Plymouth and the surrounding regions. Ten of the participating patients received true acupressure during the trial, 9 received sham acupressure, and 7 received no acupressure. Hughes et al. (2013) concluded that the research provided insights into cancer patients’ motivations and experience of taking part in a clinical trial for a complementary alternative medicine intervention, in which the participants perceived acupressure wristbands to reduce the level of nausea and vomiting experienced during their chemotherapy treatment. This article is important because it includes the benefits experienced by the patients taking part in the trial. This is also the first qualitative study to explore patients’ experiences of using acupressure wristbands and their perceptions of the effects. In the study, the patients perceived the wristbands as reducing their level of nausea and vomiting experienced due to their chemotherapy treatment. The study was an RCT.

The effect of acupressure application on chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and anxiety in patients with breast cancer. (Genç and Tan 2014)

Genç and Tan (2014) reported on a quasi-experimental study in Turkey with 64 patients with stages 1–3 breast cancer who received two or more cycles of advanced chemotherapy. Thirty two patients were in the experimental group, and thirty two in the control group. To determine the effect of acupressure P6 on CINV and anxiety in these patients, the P6 acupressure wristband was applied to the experimental group. Genç and Tan (2014) concluded that the total mean scores for patients in the experimental group, for nausea, vomiting and retching, were lower than those of the patients in the control group over the five days of application. We used this article because it is a recent and quasi-experimental study and used the IMRAD system.

The effects of P6 acupressure and nurse-provided counselling on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients with breast cancer. (Suh 2012)

Suh (2012) reported in the Oncology Nursing Forum on a RCT in South Korea with 120 women who were receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. These patients had all had more than mild levels of nausea and vomiting during their first cycle of chemotherapy. The participants were assigned randomly to one of four groups: a control group (a placebo on a specific location on the hand); a counselling only group; a P6 acupressure only group; and a P6 acupressure plus nurse-provided counselling group. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of pericardium 6 (P6) acupressure and nurse-provided counselling on CINV in patients with breast cancer. Suh (2012) concluded that nurse-provided counselling and P6 acupressure were together the most effective in reducing CINV in patients with breast cancer. We used this article because it is the first RCT evaluating the isolated and combined effects of P6 acupressure and counselling in reducing CINV among non-Western patients. The findings of the study support the use of P6 acupressure together with counselling that is focused on cognitive awareness, affective readiness, symptom acceptance, and the use of available resources as an adjunct to antiemetic medicine for the control of CINV. The article used the IMRAD system.

Discussion

Can acupressure reduce nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy?

In our experience, we have usually used metoclopramide (pramin) plus serotonin (5-HT3) antagonist (as Ondansetron and Granisetron), plus Dexamethasone plus neurokinin NK (1) (as Emend - aprepitant) for moderate to high ematogenic chemotherapy, yet some of the patients have still suffered from nausea and vomiting. After reviewing the literature we would like to use the acupressure P6 wrist band to solve this problem as the findings of our literature review confirm that the acupressure P6 wrist band reduces CINV in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. This result is corroborated by 7 of the articles reviewed.

The National Cancer Institute website supports the finding that acupressure is one of the non-pharmacologic strategies that may be used to manage nausea and vomiting (NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms). Said (2009) adds that acupressure may offer an inexpensive, convenient, and self-administered intervention for patients on chemotherapy, helping to reduce nausea and vomiting at home on days 2-5 of chemotherapy. Genç and Tan (2014) conclude that the total mean scores for CINV in patients in the experimental group to whom they applied the P6 acupressure wristband were lower compared to patients in the control group over the five days of application. Lee et al. (2008) found that the two acupressure modalities produced variable results in each phase of CINV: acupressure bands were effective in controlling acute nausea, whereas acupressure controlled delayed nausea and vomiting. Molassiotis et al. (2007) showed that the experience of nausea and vomiting was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group. Chao et al. (2009) found that P6 acupoint stimulation was an option for the management of CINV. In the study reported by Hughes et al. (2013) the participants perceived that acupressure wristbands reduced the levels of nausea and vomiting experienced during chemotherapy treatment. Suh (2012) concluded that the synergistic effects of P6 acupressure together with nurse-provided counselling appeared to be effective in reducing CINV in patients with breast cancer.

Five of the seven articles investigating breast cancer patients, namely Said (2009), Chao et al.( 2009), Molassiotis et al. (2007), Suh (2012) and Genç and Tan (2014), involved breast cancer patients receiving highly ematogenic chemotherapy (e.g. Cisplatin and cyclophosphamide), and moderate risk ematogenic chemotherapy (like doxorubicin).

It is necessary to mention other therapeutic regimens that can also be used in cancer treatment that contain other types of chemotherapy that cause nausea and vomiting, for example, doxorubicin-containing regimens like ABVD (Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine, Dacarbazine), CHOP (Cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin, Vincristine, Prednisone) and FAC (5-Fluorouracil, Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamide), and ACT (Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamide, Taxol) (Said 2009) and from our experience cisplatin-containing regimens which that classified as highly ematogenic chemotherapy we noticed the patients still experienced nausea and vomiting after they received the antiemitecs. We think it is necessary to use additional intervention like acupressure to be included in the nausea and vomiting management.

Based on the reviewed findings we plan to use acupressure for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, because the acupressure in the studies conducted in breast cancer patients reported was used with highly ematogenic chemotherapy in addition to the standard antiemetic treatment, so it is reasonable to conclude that it will work equally well with other less ematogenic types of chemotherapy.

We prefer the use of the acupressure wrist band at P6 acupoint because it is an inexpensive, convenient, and self-administered intervention involving pressure instead of needles at the same point as that used in acupuncture. Furthermore it is safer than acupuncture and patients can easily learn to put pressure on their own wrists, whereas the acupuncture involves using needles that are about the diameter of a hair and can cause temporary discomfort during insertion (Said 2009; Molassiotis et al. 2007). Acupressure seems to be a good way to complement antiemetic pharmacotherapy as it is safe and convenient, with minimal (with bands) or no (finger acupressure) costs involved. It is thus an easy to use, cost-effective, non-invasive intervention (Lee et al. 2008; Melchart et al. 2006).

There was no study result that showed any negative effect from the acupressure wrist band at P6 point, except the review by Lee et al. (2008), which mentioned that three of the ten reported acupressure band trials did not support the possible positive effects of acupressure, but these studies all had methodological issues, such as a small sample size, no true control group, and a concern about the sham acupressure band having a possible antiemetic effect. Melchart et al. (2006) said that no difference was detected in the nausea score between the acupuncture treatment at P6 acupoint, and that at the sham point. Said (2009) mentioned that the acupressure showed no benefit in relation to the incidence of delayed vomiting, early vomiting, or acute nausea, but Melchart and Said’s studies were done with breast cancer patients and it could be that the acupressure benefits were not evident due to the breast cancer patients having had axillary lymph node resection that may have affected the meridian pathway or caused damage to the median nerve as mentioned by Roscoe et al. (2003). Consequently, we think that the evidence suggesting that there is no benefit from the acupressure method for reducing CINV is weak.

Regarding the placebo effect in the articles reviewed here, Melchart et al. (2006) indicated that there was no difference in the nausea score for the combined acupuncture treatment at p6 or that at the sham point, although the level of nausea was very low in both cases. Molassiotis et al. (2007), Said (2009) and Roscoe et al. (2003) all suggested that the placebo effect may be the result of psychological factors.

Application of acupressure in clinical practice

It is important to put this theory into practice, and health care professionals could consider using APS, in particular acupressure on the P6 acupoint, as an option in the management of CINV (Chao et al. 2009). Melchart et al. (2006) said acupressure bands can easily be used in busy oncological wards, while Suh (2012) supported the use of P6 acupressure with counselling focused on cognitive awareness, affective readiness, symptom acceptance, and the use of available resources as an adjunct to antiemetic medications for the control of CINV. Hughes et al. (2013) concluded that the research provides an insight into cancer patients’ motivations for and experiences of taking part in a clinical trial for a complementary alternative medical intervention in which the participants perceived the acupressure wristbands as reducing their level of CINV. Said (2009) suggests that oncology nurses should include acupressure in their list of options for the management of CINV, and especially delayed nausea and vomiting. Special recommendations by oncology nurses are not only useful but are also much appreciated by patients as shown in a study in which the patients were satisfied with the antiemetic treatment given by both P6-acupressure, and placebo-acupressure. The percentage of patients who were satisfied (≥ 3 on 0-6 scale) with their treatment was 81% (35/42) in the P6-acupressure group, which was in agreement with Roscoe et al. (2003), and 64% (27/42) in the placebo group (p= 0.0471). The percentage of the patients who would recommend acupressure treatment was 79% (34/42) in the P6-acupressure group, which again was in agreement with the results of Roscoe et al. (2003) and Hughes et al. (2013), compared to 62% (26/42) in the placebo group (p= 0.0533). This study presented the patients’ compliance with the use of acupressure. Acupressure is easily learnt and taught and patients should be informed about its potential role and taught how to apply it. Leaflets about acupressure for the management of nausea and vomiting could be available in chemotherapy units so that patients who are interested to use such a technique would be encouraged to come forward and learn more from nurses or other health professionals. This could add to the patients’ options for antiemetic approaches and empower them to be involved in the management of these distressing side effects. Acupressure offers a no-cost, convenient, self-administered intervention for chemotherapy patients to reduce acute nausea. Acupressure devices (i.e. Wrist Bands, travel bands, and acupressure bands) have been developed to provide passive acupressure on P6. Acupressure can be administered by healthcare providers, family members, or patients themselves, and does not involve puncture of the skin.

We therefore found that the acupressure wristband is a good way to reduce nausea and vomiting for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy by applying it in the correct position with the stud over the pericardium 6 acupoint located on the anterior surface of the forearm, 3-finger widths up from the first wrist crease, and between the tendons of flexor carpiradialis and Palmaris longus.

Lee et al. (2008) encourage the application of acupressure bilaterally, rather than unilaterally, in CINV control. They recommend three minutes of finger acupressure once daily, with additional acupressure as needed, as the optimal intervention, because both three and five minute trials have succeeded in achieving positive effects. On the other hand, Molassiotis et al. (2007) claimed that there is no correlation between the frequency of pressing the studs and the level of nausea and vomiting. Lee et al. (2008) and Molassiotis et al. (2007) therefore claim opposite results in the relationship between CINV and the frequency of pressing the stud of an acupressure P6 wrist band. But when applying the acupressure P6 wrist band bilaterally, Lee et al. (2008), Said (2009), Molassiotis et al. (2007), Suh (2012), and Genç and Tan (2014) all reported a positive effect with P6 stimulation in reducing CINV.

We would like to discuss some factors related to CINV in relation to nausea and vomiting: expectancy and gender: Roscoe et al. (2003) argued that patients who received the acustimulation bands and expected them to be effective did report having a higher quality of life and less nausea, and in relation to gender, that women are more likely to experience nausea when receiving chemotherapy. Lee et al. (2008) say this may be caused by classical conditioning and also that breast cancer patients may have had a damaged median nerve due to axillary lymph node removal, but Lee et al. (2008) also mention that P6 acupressure in younger women had a significantly greater positive effect on delayed nausea than those on a placebo or those in the no-intervention control group. On the other hand, Molassiotis et al. (2007) mentioned that younger age is associated with greater nausea. We think that men may have tolerated greater stimulation of the acupressure points, and therefore experienced greater symptom relief, so it may be that the acupressure is more effective for men than for women, but these questions of gender, age and the frequency of pressing the studs would need further investigation.

Based on the reported studies, we support the belief that acupressure on P6 is applicable in clinical practice for CINV for cancer patients provided the required education, training and counselling is given to maintain the acupressure benefits.

Acupressure side effects

The study by Molassiotis et al. (2007) found that there were no side effects from the use of the wristbands, but one patient reported that she had to take the bands off because they were too tight and left her with marks for a few days. Chao et al. (2009) also mentioned that very few minor adverse events were observed.

Melchart et al. (2006) did report adverse effects from the treatment in five cases. One suffered a hematoma when wearing the acupressure band at P6. In the sham group, one hematoma was reported after acupuncture, and another three adverse effects from the acupressure band were reported (one hematoma, one skin irritation, one eczema). Hughes et al. (2013) also reported that participants had not experienced any restrictions from wearing the wristbands in terms of everyday activities, other than when washing and bathing. As one female participant commented, for most participants the wristbands were found to be comfortable to wear. However, a few participants reported that they had experienced minor irritation, such as the wristbands feeling tight or painful, or their wrists becoming itchy. Reported adverse side effects were generally deemed minor and acceptable. In the study by Said (2009), no side effect or discomfort was noticed from wearing the acupressure wristband. Said told the patients that if the bands caused discomfort, they could be removed for 30 minutes every two hours. In this way, by taking it off for regular periods, we can prevent the side effects of acupressure, even its minor and rare effects.

Acupressure reduces CINV in cancer patients, in addition it reduces anxiety (Genç and Tan 2014) and that affects overall quality of life (Said 2009). Quality of life is defined by the NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms as “The overall enjoyment of life and the individual’s sense of well-being and ability to carry out various activities”. Based on the physiological components of the Virginia Henderson’s theory of basic human needs and Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the patient needs to eat and drink adequately, and sleep and rest (Vera, 2014). This means that when we are providing the required management for distressing symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting, by including the acupressure wrist band in addition to standard antiemetics, the patient’s appetite will improve, leading the patient to eat and drink adequately and improve their sleeping pattern. These may then also improve other aspects of the cancer patient’s life. According to the Henderson Nursing Need Theory, when we meet a patient’s needs, it results in an improved quality of life for the cancer patient receiving chemotherapy. Another way of expressing this is that it restores the balance of Yin and Yang energy that leads to reduced nausea and vomiting and improves the patient’s ability to enjoy life and work in general through a maintaining of the harmony of body and mind, as described in traditional Chinese medicine (Cancer Research UK, 2015).

We believe that it is essential for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment to have adequate nutrition to maintain their strength to fight the cancer. Different nursing actions are necessary to maintain adequate nutrition including the relieving of CINV. From this we extrapolate that using the acupressure P6 wrist band to reduce CINV improves the patient’s quality of life.

Conclusion

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting may be life threatening and is therefore a huge challenge to nurses involved in cancer care. Even with the best pharmacological management of CINV, patients continue to experience nausea and vomiting.

From a review of eight articles with strong methodology, seven supported the positive effect of an acupressure P6 wristband in reducing CINV for cancer patients. This was also supported by other databases. The one article with neutral results showed that there was no difference between a combined acupuncture and acupressure treatment at P6 and at a sham point in relation to the nausea score, but the level of nausea was very low in both groups. We conclude that the acupressure wrist band applied to acupuncture point P6 is effective, safe, convenient, cost effective, an easy and self-administrated non-pharmacological intervention from traditional Chinese medicine that reduces CINV. Solving the problem of CINV is a fundamental nursing task that can lead to improved quality of life and nutritional status, reduced anxiety and increases patient compliance. In the light of these results, and due to the effectiveness and inexpensiveness of acupressure, together with its ease of use, we suggest that it should be used in conjunction with pharmacological agents for CINV prophylaxis. To maintain the effectiveness of the acupressure, special education and training is needed to reassure the patient that the acupressure is at the correct point (P6) and counselling by the nurse is required.

We recommend the use of acupressure P6 in oncology departments and that future research should be conducted to include cancer patients receiving radiotherapy, and to investigate more about the relationship between the frequency of pressing the stud on the wrist band for acupressure P6 and CINV, and the relationship between gender and CINV, and whether it is better to apply it unilaterally or bilaterally.

[unhonestlymirror]

I remembered that Red Cross or UN twitter scandal about "folk medicine". And it's funny. They wrote something about the benefits of herbs and acupuncture - and the people in comments went absolutely mad, yelling that folk medicine is not real medicine. It's funny because all those higher-ups that spread ideas that you can trust only pharmaceutical companies, got into their own trap. I'm still not sure, why they published that folk medicine thread, though.

Do you know what the main rule of a doctor is? Don't cause harm. If we know that, e.g., a person has a heart failure, and we know that digoxin treats heart failure, are we gonna prescribe a patient acupuncture and the camomile tea? Of course not. It would be torture of a patient. We must prescribe digoxin, AND we can add camomile tea to the list to improve the mood. Because we know that camomile tea does not cause harm. (In general...). However, absence of digoxin can cause more harm. It's in simple words because I don't count the drug-food, drug-drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, medical history, etc.

HOWEVER! We have another case. Let's say, a patient with COVID-19 fell into coma due to... for example, virus caused thromboembolism because no one gave them Xarelto, or hospital aquired pneumonia, etc. The patient's inconsolable mother cries and says she doesn't know what to do because no medicine is helping anymore. The patient is already full of medications, and the situation overall is very pessimistic. You've heard somewhere on YT about Chinese hot baths with herbs. You have a choice:

give up and let the patient die slowly

try everything you can if nothing helps anymore, fight till the last.

I've heard this is what happened to a boy in China, who was bathed in hot water with some herbs after lying unconsciously in the hospital for several months... and it worked. He came out of the coma. Maybe it was a fake story, but I tend to believe it. Remember how you went home after the long, hard day of job you hate, you ruined your trousers because of rain and mud - and you come home and get yourself a bath with roses and candles. It feels pretty good, isn't it? For the body, which was in a comatose state for months, not moving, not bathing, not living the life, it must have felt like heaven.

A good doctor should not give up any possible medicine for moral reasons, if nothing helps and there is the slightest chance something will help. We should not completely avoid folk medicine, as well as we should not completely avoid medications, chemotherapy, etc. The modern medicine was born from the folk medicine, and the modern medicine has approximately the same chance of fail as the folk medicine (Thalidomide scandal, trans therapy scandals, etc). There should be balance.

[chemotherapyindelhi]

Chemotherapy Therapy In Delhi - Lyfe Medicare Cancer Centre

Chemotherapy therapy, while often a vital part of cancer treatment, can be an emotionally and physically daunting process for patients. The side effects of chemotherapy, such as fatigue, hair loss, and nausea, can take a toll on the body and mind. However, emerging research is shedding light on new approaches to minimize these side effects. From personalized dosing based on genetic factors to targeted drug delivery systems, the future of chemotherapy holds promise for reducing the impact on patients' quality of life.

Furthermore, the integration of complementary therapies alongside traditional chemotherapy is gaining traction within the medical community. Techniques like acupuncture, yoga, and meditation are being explored as potential allies in mitigating the adverse effects of chemotherapy. By adopting a more holistic approach that considers both physical and psychological well-being during treatment, healthcare providers are striving to enhance patient resilience and overall outcomes. As our understanding evolves and innovative strategies continue to emerge, the landscape of chemotherapy therapy is undergoing a transformation that offers hope and improved care for those battling cancer.

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[yourcancerguru]

How To Minimize Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Naturally

Hot flashes are night sweats are common for those with cancer.  Hot flashes can occur for anyone on chemotherapy and also for those who are medications that target hormonal based cancers.  Night sweats are a common symptom of cancer so they can arise before diagnosis and can continue through treatment.  Therefore, if you’re experiencing hot flashes and/or night sweats, and have not been diagnosed with cancer, it’s important to discuss this with your primary care physician so that the exact cause of your night sweats can be identified.

Here are some effective tips for how to manage hot flashes and night sweats naturally:

1.  Dress in layers: Wear lightweight, breathable clothing made from natural fibers like cotton to help regulate body temperature. Layering allows you to adjust as needed.

2.  Stay cool: Keep your environment cool by opening windows, non-direct fans, or using air conditioning. Lowering the room temperature can help alleviate hot flashes and night sweats. Cool down techniques: When experiencing a hot flash or night sweat, use cooling techniques like placing a cold cloth on your neck and forehead or taking a shower. Using a cooling pillow, blanket, or mattress pad may also be helpful.

3.  Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, as they can contribute to hot flashes.

4.  Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can contribute to the frequency and severity of hot flashes. Adopting a balanced diet and engaging in regular exercise can help maintain a healthy weight.

5.  Pay attention to your diet: Certain foods can trigger hot flashes.  The most common are spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and coffee.

6.  Manage stress: Stress can trigger or worsen hot flashes. Incorporate stress-reduction techniques such as physical exercise, deep breathing exercises, and meditation into your routine.

7.  Regular exercise: Engage in regular physical activity to help regulate hormonal imbalances and improve overall well-being. Exercise can also help reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes.

8.  Acupuncture: Acupuncture can be very effective in treating hot flashes and night sweats.  From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, both conditions occur because of excessive heat in the body and deficiency of Yin, a good cooling fluid necessary for the body to maintain temperature balance.  

9.  Herbal Medicine and Supplements: Both herbs and supplements can reinforce the same treatment principles as acupuncture, clearing excessive heat and nourishing yin.  It is important to work with a qualified holistic practitioner who is trained in oncology, as some herbs and supplements may be contraindicated in certain kinds of cancer and in combination with certain medications. 

Everyone's experience is unique, so it may take some trial and error to find the strategies that work best for you. If your symptoms are severe or significantly impact your quality of life, consult with your healthcare providers for further evaluation and guidance.

[boyfluxliam]

Prostrate problems and Remedies

A large number of men over the age of 50 have suffered prostate health problems. The prostate gland is as big as a chestnut and is located at the base of the bladder in front of the rectum. The prostate surrounds the urethra, which serves to dispense urine. Problems happen when the prostate enlarges or inflames,, resulting in the impairment of urination, causing intense pain. Those symptoms may be caused by non-cancerous prostate enlargement, ordinarily affecting aging men, called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH. This condition click here was formerly known as prostatism. Other reasons for prostate problems may be infection or possibly a cancerous tumor.

A large number of men over the age of 50 have suffered prostate health problems. The prostate gland is as big as a chestnut and is located at the base of the bladder in front of the rectum. The prostate surrounds the urethra, which serves to dispense urine. Problems happen when the prostate enlarges or inflames,, resulting in the impairment of urination, causing intense pain. Those symptoms may be caused by non-cancerous prostate enlargement, ordinarily affecting aging men, called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). This condition was formerly known as prostatism. Other reasons for prostate problems may be infection or possibly a cancerous tumor.

What is unfortunate is that men often do not know they have prostate problems until the pain is unbearable, as sufferers often ignore the series of symptoms. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) says that prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The rate of prostate cancer among young men is increasing year by year, though the rate of deaths from prostate cancer is actually decreasing, probably thanks to improved detection methods.

Many men are worried about impotency following surgery, chemotherapy or radiation for prostate cancer and other prostate problems. This has brought about interest in alternative therapies such as herbal cures, acupuncture, meditation and dietary changes.

While hormones can trigger prostate enlargement, saw palmetto can cut down the absorption of these hormones. The properties contained in saw palmetto can lessen inflammation and swelling, which in turn relieve bladder discomfort and urination problems.

[portrait-of-a-sputnik]

Prostrate problems and Remedies

A large number of men over the age of 50 have suffered prostate health problems. The prostate gland is as big as a chestnut and is located at the base of the bladder in front of the rectum. The prostate surrounds the urethra, which serves to dispense urine. Problems happen when the prostate enlarges or inflames,, resulting in the impairment of urination, causing intense pain. Those symptoms may be caused by non-cancerous prostate enlargement, ordinarily affecting visit site here aging men, called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). This condition was formerly known as prostatism. Other reasons for prostate problems may be infection or possibly a cancerous tumor.

What is unfortunate is that men often do not know they have prostate problems until the pain is unbearable, as sufferers often ignore the series of symptoms. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) says that prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The rate of prostate cancer among young men is increasing year by year, though the rate of deaths from prostate cancer is actually decreasing, probably thanks to improved detection methods.

Many men are worried about impotency following surgery, chemotherapy or radiation for prostate cancer and other prostate problems. This has brought about interest in alternative therapies such as herbal cures, acupuncture, meditation and dietary changes.

Saw palmetto is a pivotal ingredient in the supplement for prostate health(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Prostate-Health.html). It can reduce prostate enlargement effectively. While hormones can trigger prostate enlargement, saw palmetto can cut down the absorption of these hormones. The properties contained in saw palmetto can lessen inflammation and swelling, which in turn relieve bladder discomfort and urination problems.

[anoasisofh]

Arizona Holistic Cancer Treatment: A Path to Healing

The Growing Popularity of Holistic Cancer Treatment in Arizona

Arizona is home to several holistic cancer treatment centers that offer cutting-edge therapies alongside conventional treatments. Patients from around the world come to Arizona for its healing environment and natural wellness practices. Holistic cancer care integrates medical treatment with lifestyle changes, nutritional guidance, emotional support, and alternative therapies. This approach aims to balance the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of cancer patients.

The state’s warm climate, coupled with a thriving wellness community, makes Arizona an ideal destination for those seeking cancer treatments that go beyond traditional methods. In addition to offering proven treatments, holistic centers in Arizona Holistic Cancer Treatment emphasize wellness practices such as meditation, yoga, acupuncture, and detoxification. These practices help reduce the side effects of conventional cancer treatments and improve overall well-being.

A Comprehensive Approach to Cancer Care

Holistic cancer treatment centers in Arizona offer personalized care plans that combine conventional therapies with natural healing methods. Treatments often include:

Nutrition Therapy: A balanced, nutrient-dense diet can support the immune system and help the body recover. Specialized diets tailored to each patient’s needs are a cornerstone of holistic care. Nutritional counseling is aimed at boosting energy levels and minimizing inflammation, which can help patients cope with the challenges of cancer treatment.

Acupuncture: This ancient therapy is used to relieve pain, reduce nausea, and improve circulation. It has shown promise in alleviating the side effects of chemotherapy, such as fatigue and reduced appetite.

Detoxification: Many holistic centers focus on cleansing the body from toxins, which may include those created by cancer or the treatments themselves. Detoxification practices like juice fasting, colon hydrotherapy, and infrared saunas are used to enhance detoxification and support the body’s natural healing processes.

Mind-Body Techniques: Mental well-being plays a huge role in recovery. Practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and breathing exercises can help patients manage stress, reduce anxiety, and improve emotional resilience.

These therapies are designed to complement traditional medical treatments, ensuring that patients not only address the cancer but also strengthen their immune system and emotional state.

Alternative Cancer Treatment Center: A Holistic Choice

When exploring alternative cancer treatment centers, it’s crucial to choose one that offers a comprehensive, personalized approach. An alternative cancer treatment center focuses on treating the patient, not just the disease. These centers provide a variety of therapies that help the body heal in a balanced and natural way. From biofeedback therapy to immune-boosting supplements, an alternative cancer treatment center aims to optimize the body’s natural healing ability while reducing the physical and emotional toll of the disease.

What sets these centers apart is their emphasis on alternative therapies that work in harmony with conventional cancer treatments. Many patients report that these alternative therapies provide not only physical relief but also emotional and spiritual comfort. Moreover, these treatments often enhance the effectiveness of traditional therapies by improving immune function and overall vitality.

In addition to physical healing, patients at Alternative Cancer Treatment Center often find a supportive community that offers counseling, peer support, and spiritual guidance. This holistic approach fosters a sense of hope and encourages patients to take an active role in their healing journey.

The Role of a Healing Sanctuary

If you are considering holistic or alternative cancer treatment, one center that offers comprehensive, compassionate care is Anoasis of Healing. Located in Arizona, Anoasis of Healing is committed to providing the highest standard of holistic cancer care. This center specializes in treating patients with advanced cancer using a blend of natural therapies, nutritional counseling, and spiritual support.

Anoasis of Healing offers personalized treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient, providing them with the tools and resources necessary to fight cancer in a supportive and healing environment. With a holistic approach that integrates the best of conventional medicine and natural therapies, Anoasis of Healing is truly an oasis for those on a journey toward recovery.

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Understanding Bone Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide

Bone cancer is a challenging condition that affects the very foundation of the human body. Understanding Bone Cancer Treatment is crucial for those facing this diagnosis and their loved ones. This guide offers a detailed look at treatment options, providing valuable insights into the journey of healing and recovery.

What Is Bone Cancer?

Bone cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably within the bones. While primary bone cancer starts in the bone itself, secondary bone cancer, or metastasis, originates elsewhere in the body and spreads to the bones. Early diagnosis and tailored treatment are essential for improving outcomes.

Types of Bone Cancer

The most common types of primary bone cancer include:

Osteosarcoma: Often seen in children and young adults, it typically affects the long bones.

Chondrosarcoma: Common in adults, it begins in the cartilage.

Ewing’s Sarcoma: A rare type that occurs in bones or soft tissues, affecting children and adolescents.

Each type of bone cancer requires a unique treatment approach.

Bone Cancer Treatment Options

The path to recovery from bone cancer is guided by the cancer's type, location, and stage. The primary treatment methods include:

1. Surgery

Surgical treatment aims to remove the tumor while preserving as much healthy bone as possible. Advances in medical techniques have made limb-sparing surgeries a preferred choice, replacing the need for amputation in many cases. Surgeons often collaborate with rehabilitation specialists to ensure optimal post-surgical recovery.

2. Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses powerful drugs to destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors before surgery. It is often employed for aggressive cancers like osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma. Chemotherapy helps manage the disease and enhances the effectiveness of other treatments.

3. Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to target and kill cancer cells. This approach is particularly effective for inoperable tumors or when surgery is not a viable option. Advanced techniques such as proton therapy ensure precision, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.

4. Targeted Therapy

Targeted therapy focuses on specific molecules involved in cancer growth. It offers a less invasive treatment option with fewer side effects, making it an emerging preference in modern oncology.

5. Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy harnesses the body's immune system to fight cancer. It is a promising option for patients with advanced or recurrent bone cancer, enhancing natural defenses to combat the disease effectively.

Factors Influencing Treatment Decisions

Choosing the right treatment depends on various factors:

Cancer Stage: Early-stage cancer often requires localized treatments like surgery, while advanced stages might need systemic therapies like chemotherapy.

Patient’s Age and Health: A tailored approach considers the patient’s overall health and age, ensuring treatments are both effective and tolerable.

Tumor Location and Size: These factors determine the feasibility of surgery or the need for additional therapies.

Managing Side Effects

Bone cancer treatments can have side effects that vary depending on the chosen therapy. Patients may experience fatigue, nausea, pain, or emotional distress. Supportive care plays a vital role in managing these effects, ensuring patients maintain their quality of life during treatment.

Pain Management

Pain associated with bone cancer or its treatment is addressed through medications, physical therapy, and sometimes complementary therapies like acupuncture.

Emotional Support

Dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Counseling, support groups, and open communication with healthcare providers are essential for emotional well-being.

The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Team

Effective bone cancer treatment requires a collaborative approach involving oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and rehabilitation experts. This team ensures comprehensive care, addressing both the physical and emotional needs of the patient.

ICCG India exemplifies this approach, offering expert services in Chennai. Their focus on personalized care and advanced treatment options makes them a trusted partner in the fight against bone cancer.

Advances in Bone Cancer Treatment

Recent advancements in bone cancer treatment have transformed outcomes for many patients. Technologies like robotic-assisted surgery and AI-guided imaging have enhanced precision in diagnosis and treatment. Research in genetics has paved the way for personalized medicine, offering tailored therapies based on an individual’s genetic profile.

Seeking Treatment in Chennai

Chennai is emerging as a hub for advanced cancer care, with institutions like ICCG India leading the way. Their commitment to innovative treatments and compassionate care ensures that patients receive the best possible support on their journey to recovery.

Conclusion

Understanding bone cancer treatment is the first step toward overcoming this challenging diagnosis. From surgery to immunotherapy, each approach offers hope and healing. ICCG India stands as a beacon of excellence, providing top-tier services in Chennai to guide patients through their journey with care and expertise.

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How Acupuncture Supports Cancer Patients During Treatment

Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can bring about challenging side effects, including fatigue, nausea, pain, and emotional stress.

While these treatments are essential for fighting cancer, many patients seek complementary therapies to improve their quality of life during this difficult time. Acupuncture in Cambridge offers a safe and effective way to help cancer patients manage symptoms and enhance their overall well-being.

1. Easing Nausea and Vomiting

One of the most well-documented benefits of acupuncture for cancer patients is its ability to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. By stimulating specific points, acupuncture helps regulate the digestive system and minimize these debilitating side effects, allowing patients to stay nourished and hydrated.

2. Alleviating Pain and Discomfort

Cancer treatments can cause physical discomfort, including joint pain, muscle aches, and neuropathy. Acupuncture works by promoting blood circulation, reducing inflammation, and releasing endorphins—your body’s natural painkillers. This makes it an effective option for managing pain without relying solely on medication.

3. Improving Sleep and Reducing Fatigue

Many cancer patients struggle with insomnia or fatigue, which can affect their ability to recover and cope with treatment. Acupuncture helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and regulate sleep patterns, allowing patients to feel more rested and energized.

4. Supporting Emotional Well-Being

The emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Acupuncture can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by balancing the body’s energy and promoting a sense of calm and relaxation.

5. Enhancing Overall Quality of Life

Acupuncture in Cambridge provides a holistic approach to supporting cancer patients, addressing both physical and emotional symptoms. By integrating this therapy into their treatment plan, many patients experience improved comfort and resilience during their journey. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure acupuncture aligns with your specific needs.

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Cancer Centers of America Reviews: A Comprehensive Overview

A Patient-Centric Approach

One of the recurring themes in Cancer Centers of America reviews is their patient-focused philosophy. Unlike conventional hospitals, CTCA integrates cutting-edge medical treatments with holistic care. Their multidisciplinary teams include oncologists, nutritionists, and naturopathic practitioners who work together to create personalized treatment plans. Patients often praise the center’s attention to detail, reporting that they feel heard and valued throughout their journey.

CTCA’s unique model ensures that the emotional, physical, and psychological needs of the patients are addressed. This holistic approach sets them apart and often garners positive feedback in reviews.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Cancer treatment requires advanced technology and facilities, and CTCA consistently delivers on this front. Their centers are equipped with the latest tools for diagnosis and treatment, including genomic testing, precision medicine, and immunotherapy. Many reviews highlight the seamless integration of advanced technology with compassionate care.

For example, genomic testing helps oncologists at CTCA tailor treatments to a patient’s unique cancer profile. Patients often appreciate the precision and effectiveness of these personalized therapies, describing them as life-changing in numerous Cancer Centers of America reviews.

Comprehensive Treatment Options

Cancer Centers Treatment Of America offers a wide range of treatments, from chemotherapy and radiation to more innovative therapies like immunotherapy and hormone therapy. Their approach is not solely focused on combating cancer cells but also on improving the overall quality of life.

Many reviews note that CTCA excels in managing side effects through integrative medicine. Therapies like acupuncture, massage, and nutritional counseling are incorporated into the treatment plan to alleviate discomfort and promote recovery. Patients often report feeling more supported and cared for during their time at CTCA.

Commonly Mentioned Pros and Cons

While CTCA receives substantial praise, reviews also reveal areas for improvement. Here’s a breakdown:

Pros:

Personalized treatment plans

Holistic care approach

Advanced technology and facilities

Comprehensive support services, including financial counseling

Cons:

High costs for those without comprehensive insurance

Locations may not be easily accessible for all patients

Some patients feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information provided during consultations

Patient Stories

Real-life patient testimonials provide valuable insights into the CTCA experience. Many reviews recount stories of hope and resilience, with patients crediting the center for giving them a fighting chance against cancer. From stage IV survivors to those undergoing early-stage treatment, the stories often emphasize CTCA’s unwavering commitment to personalized care.

However, not all reviews are glowing. Some patients express concerns about the financial burden of treatments, while others wish for more transparency in billing processes. Despite these issues, the majority of reviews lean positive, with patients frequently mentioning the center’s welcoming atmosphere and dedicated staff.

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Now we're going to put together a comprehensive list of treatments, vitamin combinations, massage therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic, for all forms of diseases as well as homeopathic remedies!!!!

Here are some treatments for different types of diseases:

Infectious diseases

Treatments depend on the cause of the infection:

Bacterial infections: Treated with antibiotics, which are specific to the type of bacteria causing the infection

Viral infections: Treated with over-the-counter medications to manage symptoms, or with special medications for certain infections, like antiretroviral therapy for HIV

Fungal infections: Treated with antifungal medications, which can be taken orally or applied topically

Parasites: Treated with antiparasitic drugs

Cancer

Treatments include:

Chemotherapy: A systemic treatment that uses chemical substances to kill cancer cells

Radiotherapy: Uses high-energy particles to destroy or damage cancer cells

Surgery: Removes the tumor and some normal tissue around it

Biological therapies: Use substances that occur naturally in the body to stimulate the immune system or control cancer cell growth

Allergies and hayfever

Treated with drug treatments like antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays, and mast-cell stabilizing drugs

Other treatments for diseases include: Casts for broken bones, Dialysis for kidney failure, Acupuncture, Dietary programs, and Anticoagulant drugs to prevent blood clots.

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Different types of diseases require different types of medication, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungal medications, and more:

Bacterial infections: Treated with antibiotics, which are effective against specific bacteria.

Viral infections: Can be treated with over-the-counter medications for symptoms, or with special medications like antiretroviral therapy for HIV. Antivirals can eliminate some viruses, like the flu and Ebola, but can't get rid of chronic viral infections like HIV, hepatitis, and herpes.

Fungal infections: Treated with antifungal medications, which can be taken orally or applied topically.

Parasites: Treated with antiparasitic drugs.

Anxiety: Treated with anti-anxiety medications like SSRIs, SNRIs, or benzodiazepines. Beta-blockers can also help manage physical symptoms of anxiety, like rapid heart rate, sweating, and tremors.

Pain: Relieved with analgesics.

Indigestion and heartburn: Relieved with antacids.

Irregular heartbeat: Controlled with antiarrhythmics.

Blood clotting: Prevented with anticoagulants and thrombolytics.

Epileptic seizures: Prevented with anticonvulsants.

Mood: Improved with antidepressants, which include tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Diarrhea: Relieved with antidiarrheals.

Nausea and vomiting: Treated with antiemetics.

Allergic reactions: Counteracted with antihistamines.

Blood pressure: Lowered with antihypertensives.

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Here are the different types of vitamin supplements for each type of disease!!!

Some vitamins and supplements can help manage specific health conditions, but large doses of supplements are not recommended and can be harmful:

Calcium and vitamin D: Help keep bones strong and reduce bone loss

Folic acid: Decreases the risk of certain birth defects

Omega-3 fatty acids: May help some people with heart disease

AREDS formula: A combination of vitamins C and E, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin may help slow down vision loss in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Vitamin B12: Found only in animal-based foods, so strict vegetarians may need supplements

Niacin: Helps improve blood circulation and cholesterol levels. In high doses, niacin can reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. However, high doses can cause liver damage.

Vitamin C: May protect against some cancers, especially stomach cancer. However, large doses of vitamin C are not recommended.

Some vitamins and their deficiency diseases include:

B12: Deficiency causes anemia

C: Deficiency causes scurvy

D: Deficiency causes rickets

K: Deficiency causes excessive bleeding due to injury

It's important to talk to your health care provider about whether you should take a vitamin supplement and which one is best for you.

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Here is vitamins, their functions, and where they come from!!!

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Here is a guide to herbal medicines for different types of diseases!!!

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here are different homeopathic treatments for each form of disease...

Homeopathic treatments vary depending on the practitioner and the patient's symptoms. Homeopathic remedies are based on the principle of "like cures like," and are often made from substances that cause similar symptoms in healthy people. Some examples of homeopathic remedies and the conditions they are used to treat include:

Arnica: Bruising and trauma

Cantharis: Cystitis

Aconite: Croup

Colocynth: Infantile colic

Rhus toxicodendron: Osteoarthritis

Lycopodium: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Grass pollen: Hay fever

Homeopathy uses a different diagnostic system than conventional medicine, and practitioners consider a patient's physical, mental, and emotional symptoms when determining a treatment plan. There are several types of homeopathic treatments, including:

Individualized homeopathy

A consultation is followed by a prescription of a homeopathic medicine that is tailored to the patient.

Clinical homeopathy

The same homeopathic medicine is used for a group of patients with the same condition.

Complex homeopathy

A combination of different homeopathic medicines is given.

Isopathy

The homeopathic medicine is based on the substance that caused the problem.

Homeopathic products can come in many forms, including pellets, tablets, liquids, creams, ointments, and drops. They are generally considered low-risk.

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Here are the different chiropractic treatments for each form of disease...

Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to treat different conditions, including:

Activator Method

A gentle impulse to the spine with a handheld instrument to restore motion to a joint or vertebra. This method is often used for older patients.

Flexion distraction

A gentle, rhythmic motion on a specialty table to flex and distract the spine. This technique is often used to treat back and leg pain from disc injuries.

Gonstead adjustment

A hands-on technique that uses X-rays to pinpoint areas of discomfort and then readjust the spine.

Diversified technique

A high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust to a joint to restore motion, reduce pain, and improve function. This is the most common chiropractic technique.

Drop table technique

A special table with platforms that drop while the chiropractor applies force to the spine. This technique is often used for the neck, mid-back, and lower back.

Spinal decompression

A technique that is effective for treating lower back pain from bulging, herniated, degenerated, or slipped discs.

Sacro-occipital technique

A technique that uses wedges to target the spine and surrounding tissues to restore balance and stability.

Spinal manipulation

A gentle technique that uses a combination of stretches and thrusts to activate the joints and improve joint function.

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Here are the different forms of acupuncture to treat different forms of disease....

There are several types of acupuncture treatments that can help with a variety of conditions, including:

Auricular acupuncture: Stimulates the ear to help with pain from chronic back pain and cancer.

Dry needling: Releases trigger points in muscles to treat muscle pain.

Cupping therapy: Uses suction cups to stimulate blood flow and relieve muscle pain and inflammation.

Five Element Acupuncture: Believes that imbalances in elements correspond to organ dysfunction and can lead to illness. It can help with emotional issues and hormonal imbalances.

Acupuncture can also help with a number of other conditions, including:

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: Acupuncture can help prevent delayed nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.

Chronic fatigue syndrome: Acupuncture can help stimulate organs that may be weakened by fatigue.

Fibromyalgia: Acupuncture can help relieve pain associated with this chronic pain disorder.

Gastrointestinal disorders: Acupuncture can help relieve discomfort caused by chronic liver disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and other conditions.

Sports injuries: Acupuncture can help treat various sports injuries.

Acupuncture is generally safe and well tolerated, but there are some precautions to take:

Avoid acupuncture if you have a valvular heart defect.

Avoid deep needling if you have a bleeding disorder or take anticoagulant drugs.

Use indwelling "press" needles for treating addiction with care, as they have been associated with infections.

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Sometimes other forms of stimulation are used over the acupuncture points instead of needles. These include: Heat (moxibustion). Pressure (acupressure).

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Acupuncture: What To Know

Acupuncture is a treatment that uses very thin steel needles inserted into your skin to stimulate specific points throughout your body.

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Here is a list of all the different types of massage techniques for different types of diseases...

Massage can help with a variety of conditions, including chronic illnesses, stress-related tension, and sleep disorders. Different types of massage can be used to treat different conditions:

Swedish massage

A popular technique that uses long strokes, kneading, and circular movements to improve circulation and reduce muscle tension.

Manual lymphatic drainage

A remedial massage technique that uses firm pressure to release pain.

Myofascial release

A specialized therapy that targets the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds organs, muscles, bones, and arteries.

Reflexology

A technique that stimulates reflex points on the hands, feet, and ears to increase circulation and release tension.

Hot stone massage

A massage that uses hot stones to help relax muscles and ease soft tissue damage.

Thai massage

A full-body massage that uses a series of movements that resemble yoga stretches to relieve tension.

Other types of massage include aromatherapy, deep tissue, trigger point, and Shiatsu.

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Here are the different types of stretches.You can do with your body for the different types of diseases!!!!

There are many types of stretching, including:

Dynamic stretching: Uses a controlled swinging or bouncing motion to move a body part to its range of movement limit. Experts recommend dynamic stretches before a workout.

Static stretching: A traditional flexibility training mode that's what most people think of when they think of stretching. Experts recommend static stretches after a workout.

Active stretching: Performed without any external assistance.

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching: A traditional flexibility training mode that involves table stretching.

Other types of stretching include: ballistic stretching and isometric stretching.

Stretching can improve flexibility and range of motion, and can help with: Reducing inflammation, Improving strength, Relieving headaches and backaches, Increasing bone strength, and Managing stress.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends stretching at least two to three times per week, and establishing a daily stretching habit is most effective.

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Here are the different types of exercises that can help the different types of diseases!!!

Different types of exercise can help with different types of disease, including:

Aerobic exercise

Improves heart health, stamina, and weight control. Examples include:

Brisk walking or jogging

Swimming

Cycling

Dancing

Yard work

Strength training

Improves muscle strength, which can help with daily activities and slow disease-related muscle loss. Examples include:

Using resistance equipment like bands or cables

Flexibility exercises

Helps joints keep moving well. Examples include:

Yoga

Pilates

Tai chi

Balance exercises

Helps lower the risk of falls. Examples include:

Walking backward

Practicing standing on one leg

Weight-bearing exercises

Builds muscle and strengthens bones. Examples include:

Walking

Jogging

The American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine recommend combining aerobic exercise with resistance training for the greatest benefit for preventing and managing heart disease.

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here is different types of yoga to treat different types of health conditions!!!!

Different types of yoga can help with different health conditions, including:

Hatha yoga

A gentle practice that can help with flexibility, balance, and relaxation. It can be especially beneficial for people with Parkinson's disease.

Ashtanga vinyasa yoga

A study suggests that this type of yoga can help with mental and physical health disorders, including depression, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer.

Iyengar yoga

This practice emphasizes precision and alignment, and often uses props like blocks, straps, and bolsters. It can help with patience, mindfulness, and mental clarity.

Restorative yoga

A gentle, healing style that uses props to help the body relax and find balance. It can be good for people recovering from injuries or dealing with chronic stress.

Yin yoga

This practice involves stretches and postures that lengthen muscles and fascia, which can improve joint mobility and flexibility.

Anusara yoga

A modern version of hatha yoga that focuses on alignment and the mind-body-heart connection.

Kundalini yoga

A spiritual style that focuses on core work, breath, and meditation. It aims to open up the mind and make you more aware of your body and mind.

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Here are the different types of diets for different types of health condition!!!

There are many different diets that can help with various health conditions, including:

DASH diet

A plant-based diet that can help lower blood pressure. It emphasizes eating whole foods, reducing salt, and increasing physical activity.

Vegetarian diet

A plant-based diet that can help lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol, and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Mediterranean diet

A diet that can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. It emphasizes eating whole foods and moderate amounts of seafood, poultry, dairy, and wine.

MIND diet

A combination of the DASH and Mediterranean diets that can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.

Low FODMAP diet

A diet that can help manage IBS symptoms.

Low-calorie, low-fat diet

A diet that can help with fatty liver disease. It emphasizes eating leafy greens, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats.

High-fiber diet

A diet that can help with constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, irritable colon, diabetes, and high cholesterol. It emphasizes eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and peas.

Vegan diet

A diet that excludes all animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, honey, and eggs. It may help reduce the risk of certain heart diseases and cancers, and may even reduce pain from arthritis.

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Wellness Treatments for Cancer Patients: A Holistic Approach to Healing

 Cancer treatment can be an arduous journey, marked by challenging physical and emotional hurdles. While traditional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery remain the pillars of cancer care, integrative wellness treatments offer essential support, helping patients enhance their overall well-being. Here’s an overview of some effective wellness treatments that can complement conventional cancer therapies and promote healing of both the body and mind.

1. Mindfulness and Meditation

Stress and anxiety are common during cancer treatment, making mindfulness and meditation invaluable. These practices encourage patients to focus on the present moment, reducing negative emotions and improving mental clarity. Research suggests that regular mindfulness meditation can lower stress hormones, decrease pain perception, and enhance the overall quality of life for cancer patients.

2. Nutritional Support

Eating well is critical for anyone battling cancer. Dieticians specializing in oncology can provide personalized nutrition plans that strengthen the immune system, maintain energy levels, and counteract treatment side effects like nausea or weight loss. Emphasizing anti-inflammatory foods, adequate hydration, and balanced nutrients plays a vital role in recovery.

3. Acupuncture

Acupuncture has gained traction for its potential to alleviate symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and hot flashes caused by cancer treatment. By targeting specific points on the body, acupuncture can promote better energy flow and help reduce discomfort, offering relief without additional medication.

4. Massage Therapy

Gentle massage can be a powerful ally in managing cancer-related symptoms. It helps reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, and improve circulation. Oncology massage therapists are specially trained to tailor their techniques to meet the unique needs and conditions of cancer patients, ensuring safety and efficacy.

5. Exercise and Movement Therapies

Appropriate exercise has been shown to enhance physical function, decrease treatment-related fatigue, and boost mood. Movement therapies such as yoga, tai chi, and gentle stretching exercises offer a mindful approach to maintaining mobility and strength. These activities can be tailored to a patient’s specific energy levels and needs, making them accessible and enjoyable.

6. Art and Music Therapy

Creative expression can be a therapeutic outlet for emotions often suppressed during cancer treatment. Art and music therapy help patients process their experiences, foster relaxation, and improve overall emotional well-being. Engaging with music or creating art can bring moments of joy, resilience, and self-discovery during difficult times.

7. Psychological Counseling and Support Groups

Navigating the emotional toll of cancer can feel overwhelming. Psychological counseling, either individually or through group therapy, provides a safe space to explore fears, cope with anxiety, and share experiences. Support groups offer connection, strength, and solidarity, reminding patients they are not alone.

8. Herbal and Supplement Support (With Caution)

Certain supplements and herbal remedies may help boost immunity or reduce treatment side effects. However, patients must consult their healthcare provider to avoid potential interactions with their cancer treatment plan. An integrative approach ensures safety and maximizes benefits.