Probiotics 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 : Feb 01 2024Melatonin
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 2024Green Tea or EGCG
Green tea and its extracts may provide substantial benefit for body terrain factors, especially body weight, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, inflammation, oxidative stress, each of which is linked to cancer development and growth.
. Last modified on : Mar 25 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 2023Acupuncture
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