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Cancer the mere mention of the name, fills most of us with fear. Thankfully today much progress has been made in the fight against Cancer. Today the emphasis is on early detection, support, and aggressive treatment.

Cancer is essentially were abnormal cells in the body multiply, at an uncontrollable rate. These cells can go on to form lumps and tumors. These tumors can detach themselves and move to other parts of the body.

 

 

http://www.womenrepublic.co.uk/health/cancers/

The main risk factors for Cancer include-  family history, stress,  smoking, obesity, heavy alcohol consumption, UV exposure, chemicals, pesticides, pollution, lack of exercise, poor diet, getting older, infection from certain viruses. Other causes of Cancer remain unknown.

http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/index

Over 200 types of Cancer have been identified. Cancer effects all ages, sexes, and ethnic groups. The most common forms of Cancer include-

Skin Cancer

http://video.about.com/cancer/What-Is-Basal-Cell-Carcinoma-.htm

Lung Cancer,

Breast Cancer

 

 

://video.about.com/breastcancer/Breast-Cancer.htm

 Stomach Cancer

 Stomach cancer and bacterial infection – Health – CBC News

 Prostate Cancer

 Bowel Cancer

Bladder Cancer

Kidney Cancer

 

 

Non Hodgkins lymphoma

Leukemia

http://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/know-the-most-common-types-of-cancer.aspx

 Treatments include, Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, and Surgery.

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/treatment/types-of-treatment

There are also new improved treatments for certain types of cancer.

http://video.about.com/cancer/Brachytherapy.htm

 So what can Acupuncture and TCM do?

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Acupuncture is an alternative and complementary therapy utilized in cancer management programs. More specifically, it addresses to problems which are related to the symptoms of cancer. An acupuncture depression treatment can also be possible for patients experiencing cancer. Additionally, acupuncture can treat the side effects which are brought about by the medication therapy for cancer. It can boost the blood cell count of a cancer patient, and it enhances the cells which are known to fight against cancer. Anxiety, insomnia and poor appetite which are brought about by cancer can be easily cured with the use of an acupuncture therapy treatment. If complied with regularly, it would be possible to thwart off the cancer signs and symptoms in no time.

Acupuncture Cancer Treatment: The Benefits

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The acupuncture cancer treatment benefits an ill patient through several means. First, it can be a form of relaxation for him. Second, it can increase his appetite and relieve him of nausea and vomiting which most cancer patients experience. Lastly, it can raise his blood cell levels into acceptable values which is of great significance in the prognosis of a cancer patient. There are actually a number of benefits which a cancer patient can get from acupuncture. One is required to regularly comply to the therapy process in order to fully see its effects.

Acupuncture Cancer Treatment: The Controversies

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The acupuncture cancer treatment is facing a heap of controversies as it is not a scientifically based medical practice. Some accept this as a form of cancer treatment while others may not. But whatever your beliefs are, acupuncture cancer treatment is well worth a try. If you see positive effects from it, then you might want to continue with it along with other medically accepted therapies for cancer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzOhRIjjqTU&feature=player_embedded

boost energy levels

 

 http://www.acupuncture.com/newsletters/m_mar11/canceracu.htm

control cancer pain

http://lifecyclehealth.net/acupuncture-for-managing-cancer-pain/

http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/acu_info/articles/cancertreatment.html

reduces hot flushes associated with some cancers

http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/comp_med/types/acupuncture.jsp

decrease nausea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMourYmsc5M

reduce vomiting

 relieve stress

http://amacupunctureinstitute.com/does-acupuncture-destress-you/

boost immune system

http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/07/18/acupuncture-%E2%80%98eases%E2%80%99-cancer-treatment-side-effects.ht

improve dry mouth associated with some cancers

http://fdnmanager.com/acupuncture-stimulates-natural-killer-cells-that-attack-cancer/

improves cancer treatment, and chemotherapy side effects

 CHINESE HERBS

 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304177104577313821796467932.html

Nature’s Drugs

Some herbs and plants with possible cancer-treatment benefits.

Boswellia serrata (frankincense) Reduces inflammation

What it is being studied for: To reduce tumor growth and brain swelling in patients with gliomas

Nerium oleander (rose laurel)Reduces inflammation and modulates the immune system

What it is being studied for: To use with chemotherapy drugs to treat advanced non-small-cell lung cancer

Valeriana officinalis (garden heliotrope)Has sedating effects

What it is being studied for: To improve sleep in cancer patients undergoing treatment

Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort)Has analgesic, sedative and anti-depressant effects

What it is being studied for: To reduce hot flashes in postmenopausal women with breast cancer

Source: National Cancer Institutehttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304177104577313821796467932.html

http://amacupunctureinstitute.com/acupuncture-cancer-ca

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVHj_IxAfLk

 Diet and Cancer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While there is no, one diet fits all for cancer, it is vitally important that a good diet is adhered to. Certain foods  are helpful in the fight against cancer. These include-

cruciferous vegtables- cabbage, broccolli, sprouts  etc

Brightly coloured fruit and vegtables- oranges, tomatoes, etc

leafy greens- cauliflower, kale, etc

berries- rasberries, strawberries, grapes, etc

herbs and spices- garlic, onion, curry, etc

fish- salmon, cod, etc

certain nuts and seeds

http://www.embodiworks.org/cancertreatments/bodymindspirit/topfoodstoeat

http://www.foodandlife.com/foodc.html

 The PH issue

Over acidity car-rodes body tissue. This can interrupt cellular activity, causing cancer. Cancer cells find it more difficult to survive in an alkaline environment. For more information click on the following sites-

http://www.chimachine4u.com/AA.html

http://www.healthleadsuk.com/articles/rayonex-bio-resonance-articles-studies-and-booklets/rayobase.html

http://www.rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm

  Joanne Mc Govern – Dip Ac., Lic Ac., Dip. Chinese Herbs, Dip. Nutritional Advisor,ITEC, Dip Stress Management Consultant.

http://acupunctureandallergytesting.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Chinese medicine improves blood cell count in Cancer patients

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/chinese-medicine-improves-blood-cell-counts-for-cancer-patients.html

Cancer the mere mention of the name, fills most of us with fear. Thankfully today much progress has been made in the fight against Cancer. Today the emphasis is on early detection, support, and aggressive treatment.

Cancer is essentially were abnormal cells in the body multiply, at an uncontrollable rate. These cells can go on to form lumps and tumors. These tumors can detach themselves and move to other parts of the body.

http://www.womenrepublic.co.uk/health/cancers/

The main risk factors for Cancer include-  family history, stress,  smoking, obesity, heavy alcohol consumption, UV exposure, chemicals, pesticides, pollution, lack of exercise, poor diet, getting older, infection from certain viruses. Other causes of Cancer remain unknown.

http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/index

Over 200 types of Cancer have been identified. Cancer effects all ages, sexes, and ethnic groups. The most common forms of Cancer include-

Skin Cancer

http://video.about.com/cancer/What-Is-Basal-Cell-Carcinoma-.htm

Lung Cancer,

Breast Cancer

://video.about.com/breastcancer/Breast-Cancer.htm

Prostate Cancer

Bowel Cancer

Bladder Cancer

Kidney Cancer

Non Hodgkins lymphoma

Leukemia

http://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/know-the-most-common-types-of-cancer.aspx

Treatments include, Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, and Surgery.

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/treatment/types-of-treatment

There are also new improved treatments for certain types of cancer.

http://video.about.com/cancer/Brachytherapy.htm

So what can Acupuncture and TCM do?

http://amacupunctureinstitute.com/barbaras-testimonial-ongoing-treatment-of-cancer/

boost energy levels

http://www.acupuncture.com/newsletters/m_mar11/canceracu.htm

control cancer pain

http://lifecyclehealth.net/acupuncture-for-managing-cancer-pain/

http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/acu_info/articles/cancertreatment.html

reduces hot flushes associated with some cancers

http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/comp_med/types/acupuncture.jsp

decrease nausea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMourYmsc5M

reduce vomiting

relieves stress

http://amacupunctureinstitute.com/does-acupuncture-destress-you/

boost immune system

http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/07/18/acupuncture-%E2%80%98eases%E2%80%99-cancer-treatment-side-effects.html

improve dry mouth associated with some cancers

http://fdnmanager.com/acupuncture-stimulates-natural-killer-cells-that-attack-cancer/

improves cancer treatment, and chemotherapy side effects

http://amacupunctureinstitute.com/acupuncture-cancer-care/

supports the treatment of various types of cancer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVHj_IxAfLk

 

Diet and Cancer

While there is no, one diet fits all for cancer, it is vitally important that a good diet is adhered to. Certain foods  are helpful in the fight against cancer. These include-

cruciferous vegtables- cabbage, broccolli, sprouts  etc

Brightly coloured fruit and vegtables- oranges, tomatoes, etc

leafy greens- cauliflower, kale, etc

berries- rasberries, strawberries, grapes, etc

herbs and spices- garlic, onion, curry, etc

fish- salmon, cod, etc

certain nuts and seeds

http://www.embodiworks.org/cancertreatments/bodymindspirit/topfoodstoeat

http://www.foodandlife.com/foodc.html

 

The PH issue

Over acidity car-rodes body tissue. This can interrupt cellular activity, causing cancer. Cancer cells find it more difficult to survive in an alkaline environment. For more information click on the following sites-

http://www.chimachine4u.com/AA.html

http://www.healthleadsuk.com/articles/rayonex-bio-resonance-articles-studies-and-booklets/rayobase.html

http://www.rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm

Written by Joanne Mc Govern – Dip Ac., Lic Ac., Dip. Chinese Herbs, Dip. Nutritional Advisor, Dip Stress Management Consultant.

http://acupunctureandallergytesting.blogspot.com/