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| Acupuncture can be incorporated into other treatment protocols or used alone for a wide variety of health concerns. If you have a health concern that is not specifically listed here, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your individual case. We also use our blog to post information about how specific conditions respond to acupuncture. Support for patients undergoing cancer treatments: Acupuncture has been found to be effective for relief of side effects caused by chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. It can provide relief from nausea, vomiting and hot flashes, which are among the most common side effects experienced by patients undergoing western cancer treatments. The National Cancer Institute recommends acupuncture treatments for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to help strengthen the immune system. In a recently published study... ..."Dr Walker encourages nurses to speak about acupuncture to breast cancer patients whose quality of life is compromised by hot flashes. She urges them to talk with their hospitals and insurance systems about covering treatment for acupuncture where necessary. Dr Walker observed that “acupuncture is a cost-effective treatment, since the duration of effect far exceeds that of venlafaxine. The effects of acupuncture lasted up to 3 months, while the effects of venlafaxine only lasted 2 weeks.” .. Read full article Nontraditional Modalities Help Oncology Patients... |
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