Mistletoe
Extracts from this woody plant are injected or infused for cancer treatment, often reducing side effects and improving quality of life, and perhaps improving survival.
. Last modified on : Dec 18 2023Melatonin
Melatonin supplements mimic the effects of your own naturally produced melatonin in promoting sleep, and research shows melatonin can have a substantial role in cancer outcomes and side effects.
. Last modified on : Apr 11 2024Mediterranean Diet
A Mediterranean diet is high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and olive oil and low in meat, sweets, and saturated fat. It is linked to lower risks of cancer and relief of some symptoms and imbalances common among people with cancer.
. Last modified on : Dec 20 2023Healing Touch
Healing touch uses gentle, intentional touch that contributes to balanced physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
. Last modified on : Dec 12 2023Guided Imagery
This mind-body therapy uses your imagination to help you relax, relieve symptoms, stimulate your body’s healing responses, access inner strengths and resources, and tolerate procedures and treatments better.
. Last modified on : Apr 07 2024Electroacupuncture
By inserting very thin needles at specific points on the body and passing a mild electric current between them, electroacupuncture can relieve some side effects and symptoms common during cancer.
. Last modified on : Dec 20 2023Cannabis and Cannabinoids (Marijuana)
Medical cannabis and cannabinoids in raw or dried flowers, oils, capsules, powders, edibles, and topicals may reduce pain, and some evidence shows benefit with nausea, vomiting, and sleep, but little evidence of improving treatment outcomes.
. Last modified on : Feb 11 2024Acupuncture
This ancient therapy originating in China involves inserting very thin needles into the body surface at specific points; it is effective in treating many cancer symptoms and side effects.
. Last modified on : Jan 05 2024Acupressure
Acupressure involves applying pressure on specific places on your body to relieve several side effects of cancer and cancer treatments.
. Last modified on : Dec 20 2023