The diagnosis is shocking, the fight is overwhelming and the battle can be daunting. Dealing with cancer – as a patient, caregiver, family member or friend – will include dealing with a variety of emotions and feelings. Yet new research shows that scientifically based techniques can help patients, not only cope, but achieve optimal immunity. Over [...] Read more...
Books: Sources of information about complementary and alternative medicine include the following books. Internet resources are also listed below. Complementary/Alternative/Integrative Medicine: General Cassileth B, Lucarelli C. Herb-Drug Interactions in Oncology. Ontario, Canada: BC Decker, 2003. Gordon, Jim and Curtin, Sharon. Comprehensive Cancer Care: Integrating Alternative, Complementary, and Conventional Therapies. Perseus Publishing, 2000. American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society’s Guide to [...] Read more...
THREE MOST COMMON TYPES: Swedish: Most widely recommended for most forms of cancer to promote relaxation and tension relief. Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Highly encouraged for breast, head/neck or any areas of edema once DVT and other risk factors have been “ruled out” by the physician. Offered at MD Anderson, Sloan Kettering, Piedmont and Emory (performed by Physical Therapists in association [...] Read more...
Be as lean as possible without becoming overweight. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day. Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy dense foods (particularly processed foods high in added sugar, low in fiber, or high in fat). Eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, such as beans. Limit consumption of red meats [...] Read more...
Therapeutic Touch: A light, subtle form of touch therapy designed to completely relax the body and mind. Therapeutic touch involves work with the hands on or off the body depending on the goal of the session. Typically admired for its centering properties, this modality has also been to shown to reduce many negative side effects that are [...] Read more...
Eating healthfully during treatment is important to the healing process. Your body needs a wide variety of nutrients to feel good and recover. Although it is safe to eat nutrient-rich foods, such as vegetables and fruit, it may not be safe to take these nutrients as dietary supplements. Many people feel that if something is [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
Maintaining adequate nutrition is a crucial part of your cancer treatment. Eating a variety of foods daily from all the foods groups will help you obtain the nutrients you need to maintain your strength, feel better during your treatment, and/or heal any post-operative wounds. However, you may have difficulty consuming some foods either due to [...] Read more...
We understand that the stress and lifestyle changes resulting from a cancer diagnosis can be profound. It is our goal to make your treatment and recovery as stress-free as possible. As an adjunct to treatment, our cutting edge programs in mind-body medicine are nationally recognized and offer a dynamic and scientific approach to promoting optimal [...] Read more...
A complimentary therapy, Acupuncture has become widely used in cancer treatment and research hospitals across the country. This integral aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine dates back over 2000 years and involves the manual stimulation of pre-established acupressure points that are theorized to be directly correlated to internal organs. Acupuncture is based on the theory of moving [...] Read more...
March 1, 2010, Author – Brenda Stockdale, Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia, Special from Bottom Line/Health: Scientists have long known that our genes play a role in determining whether we develop various medical conditions, ranging from cancer and heart disease to diabetes and dementia. What’s new: Researchers are now discovering that certain genes must be “expressed” (activated) in [...] Read more...
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