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 25 2022Time 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 : Nov 26 2022Tai Chi or Qigong
Tai chi and qigong are forms of mind-body exercise and meditation that may help with symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatments.
. Last modified on : Oct 25 2022Support 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 : Oct 25 2022Reishi 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 : Oct 25 2022Melatonin
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 : Oct 25 2022Mediterranean 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 : Oct 25 2022Guided 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 : Oct 25 2022Acupuncture
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 : Oct 25 2022