acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can support patients in many ways through their cancer journey. It may be used for recovery from surgery or at certain times during the chemo cycle and beyond. nutraceuticals can also assist with the detox process during the cycle and post chemotherapy.
Ask your oncologist about taking CoQ10 during your chemo cycle to minimize cardiotoxicity.
acupuncture is great to minimize side-effects of chemotherapy, i.e., dermal needles left superficially in the skin can alleviate nausea and vomiting, or pain. the key benefit of using acupuncture, is that it is a non-pharmaceutical intervention, and thus, will not interact with other medications, including Chemotherapy drugs. therefore it is appropriate at any time of the chemotherapy cycle.
Chinese dietary therapy is also something that can be utilized during the chemo cycle. Bone broths enriched with various Chinese herbs can assist the blood, RBC and platelets in the lead up to the next chemo round.
medical cannabis uptake is progressing in leaps and bounds. accessibility is no longer an issue as there are now specific cannabis clinics nationwide. you just need to ask your GP to refer you to a CDA clinic. other regulatory changes will soon make CBD oil, cannabis edibles and capsules readily available from a chemist, for a range of medical applications, including cancer support. there is a great deal happening in this area at the moment, with people working to develop low THC/high CBD products widely available.
Ask your oncologist about taking CoQ10 during your chemo cycle to minimize cardiotoxicity.
acupuncture is great to minimize side-effects of chemotherapy, i.e., dermal needles left superficially in the skin can alleviate nausea and vomiting, or pain. the key benefit of using acupuncture, is that it is a non-pharmaceutical intervention, and thus, will not interact with other medications, including Chemotherapy drugs. therefore it is appropriate at any time of the chemotherapy cycle.
Chinese dietary therapy is also something that can be utilized during the chemo cycle. Bone broths enriched with various Chinese herbs can assist the blood, RBC and platelets in the lead up to the next chemo round.
medical cannabis uptake is progressing in leaps and bounds. accessibility is no longer an issue as there are now specific cannabis clinics nationwide. you just need to ask your GP to refer you to a CDA clinic. other regulatory changes will soon make CBD oil, cannabis edibles and capsules readily available from a chemist, for a range of medical applications, including cancer support. there is a great deal happening in this area at the moment, with people working to develop low THC/high CBD products widely available.