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Cancer can be a challenge of a lifetime. Patients must be shown how to harness all of their capabilities to get through the diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Studies of nutrition, guided imagery, meditation, massage and support groups have demonstrated multiple benefits for cancer patients. These benefits include reduced need for medications to help anxiety, pain, depression, sleep and nausea as well as improvements in diet and exercise. Overall, patients experience more hope, motivation and confidence, thus improving the quality of life.
Many people who have cancer are open to complementary treatments, especially if their recommended therapy is particularly difficult to endure or doesn't produce the desired effect. However, they may be confused as to what therapies are most helpful in their particular situation and with their unique needs. The types of complementary therapies are varied and plentiful, so you are sure to find some that appeal to you.
Here's a sampling:
- Meditation or other relaxation techniques
- Guided imagery
- Acupuncture
- Massage / Body work
- Reiki
- Tai Chi or yoga
- Prayer and other spiritual practices
- Support groups
- Nutrition and supplement support
- Exercise classes
Some you may want to try right away, others you may choose to use during different stages of your recovery. Your goal is to craft a high quality life instead of letting cancer control your life. Dr. Avery, the Natural MD, believes that you as a whole person are more than your illness and wants to help you become that whole person- mentally, physically and spiritually.
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