Yoga
An ancient mind-body practice combining movement and stretches with meditation, yoga is used to manage symptoms and side effects and body terrain imbalances common in cancer.
. Last modified on : Oct 24 2023Vitamin C: Oral Use
Vitamin C, available in several foods and dietary supplements, shows some anticancer effects, including better survival among people with breast cancer.
. Last modified on : Nov 25 2023Time in Nature or Forest Bathing
Simply spending time in nature shows benefits both for body terrain factors linked to cancer and for reducing cancer risk. It may also help with symptoms common among people with cancer.
. Last modified on : Sep 08 2023Tai Chi or Qigong
An evidence-based review of the use of tai chi or qigong for cancer and safety: may help manage side effects and promote wellness and optimize body terrain.
. Last modified on : Jun 18 2023Support Groups and Interventions
Small group meetings of people facing similar challenges help many people in managing distress and side effects of cancer treatments.
. Last modified on : Nov 06 2023Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation techniques refocus your attention on something calming and increase awareness of your body, often bringing your attention to your breathing, muscles, or other body functions to relax and calm them.
. Last modified on : Sep 06 2023Reishi Mushroom
Reishi mushroom is a natural product that may enhance immunity and response to chemo/radiotherapy, improve quality of life, and manage some side effects.
. Last modified on : Aug 29 2023Reiki
This biofield energy therapy directs and balances the life force through practitioners’ hands to promote wellness.
. Last modified on : Jun 15 2023Probiotics and Prebiotics
Probiotics are living microorganisms that provide a health benefit, and prebiotics are fibers that feed these friendly bacteria, mostly in your gut. These therapies, found in certain foods or as supplements, can manage gastrointestinal symptoms and some body terrain factors common in cancer, and they may lead to better recovery from surgery.
. Last modified on : Oct 06 2023Moxibustion
During moxibustion, a trained therapist burns an herb to apply heat close to the skin at specific points, with improvements in several common side effects of cancer treatments.
. Last modified on : Nov 06 2023