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 : Dec 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 : Dec 21 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 : Dec 21 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 : Dec 21 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 : Dec 20 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 : Feb 01 2024Healing 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 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 2024