Why Practice Complementary Medicine?

Why Practice Complementary Medicine? 

Complementary medicine is used because they help you in managing and treating some of the side effects from your cancer's emotional and physical side effects. A few therapies you can employ are described below. This article covers integrative therapies that show that they function as well as the most often utilized ones or the Conventional medical care should not be substituted for this therapy. Instead of these therapies, follow up what your doctor advised you; to utilize chemotherapy, radiation, operation, and other therapies 

Talk to your doctor before trying any more treatments. Even the treatments "natural" might have side effects and interactions

 Acupuncture and acupressure: These procedures put tiny needles on your skin and apply pressure at specified places.

 l  How does it work? 

 Pain and nausea and chemotherapy vomiting can be alleviated.

 l  Safe? 

Both are safe if performed by a skilled person. Usually, minimal side effects are seen. It includes discomfort, exhaustion, and infections from the needle site.

 Creative therapies: music, dance, and art are part of this sort of treatment.

 l  How does it work? 

They can help reduce cancer and associated treatment stress, worry, and anxiety.

 l  Safe? 

Yes. Don't overdo the dance if you don't do that.

 Biofeedback: This approach employs sensors and a monitor to regulate the usually automatic physiological functions, such as your heart rate and breathing.

l  How does it work?

It can help you manage your disease better and reduce stress and suffering.

l  Safe? 

Yeah, but speak with your doctor if you have a pacemaker before you attempt it.

Chiropractic: a chiropractor adjusts your bones and joints in this practical therapy to enhance alignment of the spine.

l  How does it work? 

The soreness, joint discomfort, and headaches may aid to alleviate.

l  Safe? 

Yes, although moderate adverse events such as aches and pains and headaches might be caused. A change can increase your chances of a stroke, but that's not probable.

Fitness: This includes walking, cycling, swimming, training in strength, and activities in the field of flexibility, such as yoga and tai chi.

l  How does this help?

Training reduces tiredness, increases mood, and strengthens strength. It also helps to regulate your weight, and it can make your cancer less likely to return.

l  Safe? 

Yes, while you carefully start and don't overdo it. Before beginning any new program, check with your doctor.

Guided visualization and imaging: These activities assist you in utilizing your imagination to make an image that takes your cancer away.

 l  How do they work?

Lower pain, stress, and anxiety might be seen. They can also assist with nausea and chemo side effects.

l  Safe? 

For the majority, yeah. Yes, while you carefully start and don't overdo it. Before beginning any new program , check with your doctor. Some individuals are more anxious to try them, but it isn't uncommon.

 Massage: When you knead, stroke your muscles, or push your soft tissue. Massage:

l  How does it work? 

Studies demonstrate that massage helps reduce cancer and treatments discomfort, tension, and concern. It might increase your mood as well.

l  Safe?  

Mostly. But don't receive a massage if your arms or legs are covered with low blood counts, lymphedema, and fluid. Avoid skin regions that are bleeding or radiation-exposed. Ask the massage therapist to apply minimal pressure if you have bone cancer.

Meditation and deep breathing: why am I not surprised to see this here? The practice is concentrating on one word or idea – or could be nothing. 

A deep breath might be helpful. You can also repeat, while you perform it, a word or sentence called a mantra.

l  How does it work?

It can alleviate tension and help you overall feel better. Therapy may assist with cancer treatment discomfort and nausea.

l  Are they safe? 

Mostly, certainly, most of the time, could not stress this enough. But discuss any emotional scars, sadness, or anxiety you may have with your doctor before you get started. Because sometimes these practices might worsen these symptoms.