Complementary and Conventional Medicine Go Hand-In-Hand
The 12 Most Common Approaches to Complementary Cancer Therapy
Alternative Therapy - Hypnosis
Hypnosis is not a medical treatment for cancer, but it may have an important role in managing cancer. Hypnosis has been effective in helping patients reduce pain, stress, and depression, and calm fears and anxiety.
Alternative Therapy - Massage Therapy
Short periods of massage can provide physical and emotional benefits for cancer patients. Massage can provide relief of muscle tension, low back pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression.
Alternative Therapy - Biofeedback
Biofeedback is a technique used to train your mind to control the way your body works. It does not appear to affect cancer cells, but it has helped patients reduce severity and occurrence of headaches and chronic pain.
Alternative Therapy - Dietary and Herbal Supplements
No dietary changes have been found to cure cancer, but good nutrition is an essential part of your treatment plan. Talk with your doctor or a registered dietitian before trying any dietary supplements.
Herbal and Non-Herbal Supplement Use in the Cancer Patient
No dietary changes have been found to cure cancer, but good nutrition is an essential part of your treatment plan. Talk with your doctor or a registered dietitian before trying any dietary supplements.
Alternative Therapy - Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, and Imagery
Art, dance, music—all are examples of mind-body therapy. Although these therapies do not cure cancer, they provide an outlet for emotions and can improve mental and physical well-being.
Alternative Therapy - Distraction
Distraction does not cure cancer, but it helps push patients’ minds away from unpleasant thoughts, procedures, and pain.
Alternative Therapy - Yoga
Yoga means "union"—a union of the mind, body, and spirit—and uses slow movement, precise posture, meditation, and breathing exercises to reach a state of relaxation.
Alternative Therapy - Physical Exercise
Exercise is an effective activity for many people with cancer. Scientists are still learning about how physical activity helps cancer patients and what impact it has on the immune system.
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