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CASE 1 (M.C.C.)
Benefits of Acupuncture and Herbal medicine in treating Cancer
When dealing with diseases and illness, patients can opt to incorporate herbal remedies to cure diseases and promote health. Herbal medicine is extracted from the plants and is used to provide a natural way to relax and cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. Before the natural herbs can be used as a way of treatment, it should be tested and approved by the FDA to be safe for human consumption. Examples of herbal medicine include; cannabis oil, laetrile, and manipulating the PH levels using a diet can contribute to the healing process.
There can be contraindications, and It is crucial for any cancer patients who are considering using this type of regime to consult with their oncologist/hematologist if it is safe for them to use the herbal. The following are examples of herbal medicine that can interact with the cancer treatments (1) Ginkgo, (2) kava, (3) grapefruit and St John’s wort. An advanced nurse practitioner provides education, advice, and counseling to the patients and their families to ensure the safe practice of alternative medicine.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a vital element of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. Many other cultures, including western has embraced this form of alternative medicine and incorporated into their practices to promote health and alleviate suffering. The benefits of acupuncture include increasing peripheral circulation, enhancing skin and muscle blood flow, decrease heart rate, and elevated blood pressure. Acupuncture also helps in regulating the autonomic nervous system, treating insomnia and relieve for chronic back pain.
Traditional Chinese medicine is a pseudoscience because the theories and practices of TCM are not based on scientific knowledge. Many complementary therapies can be utilized to promote comfort; for instance, massage therapy is used to aid in relaxation, stress relief, and increase alertness. Art and music can promote healing and enhance the quality of life; acupuncture can be used by patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments to decrease nausea. Cancer patients have compromised immunity, and acupuncture can be used to boost their immune.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is the use of extracts from plants. This medicine system was developed in Germany more than 200 years ago and is base on the notion that disease can be cured by a substance that produces similar symptoms in a healthy person. Homeopathy can be beneficial in combination with other cancer treatments even though it is controversial since there is no evidence to support its scientific concept of small amount t of ingredients having healing effect
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