Cancer Care
Cancer is not one disease but over 300 different malignancies each with its own unique histology, patho-physiology and clinical behaviour.
Western Medicine has a micro approach, focusing inwards on the fine detail of cancer cells; Chinese Medicine has a macro approach, focusing on the whole person and outwards to their environment. Western Medicine focuses on the disease, Chinese Medicine on the person, looking in great detail at all aspects of their life both mental, physical and emotional building up a complete picture of a unique human being. Illness is never seen in isolation but as part of a pattern. Acupuncture by its very nature treats the whole person.
As well as having a positive affect on immunity, acupuncture can also help to alleviate many of the side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy including:
Fear, anxiety, shock, grief, anger, worry and self-pity are common reactions to the diagnosis of cancer. Acupuncture helps to soothe these exhausting emotions and encourages a sense of relaxation and well-being. Such emotions harm the health of the body; feelings of hope and courage promote good health.
Acupuncture, the perfect complement to Western Medicine.
Western Medicine has a micro approach, focusing inwards on the fine detail of cancer cells; Chinese Medicine has a macro approach, focusing on the whole person and outwards to their environment. Western Medicine focuses on the disease, Chinese Medicine on the person, looking in great detail at all aspects of their life both mental, physical and emotional building up a complete picture of a unique human being. Illness is never seen in isolation but as part of a pattern. Acupuncture by its very nature treats the whole person.
As well as having a positive affect on immunity, acupuncture can also help to alleviate many of the side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy including:
- Nausea
- Pain
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Decreased appetite
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Hot flushes, sweats
- Xerostomia (dry mouth)
- Breathlessness
Fear, anxiety, shock, grief, anger, worry and self-pity are common reactions to the diagnosis of cancer. Acupuncture helps to soothe these exhausting emotions and encourages a sense of relaxation and well-being. Such emotions harm the health of the body; feelings of hope and courage promote good health.
Acupuncture, the perfect complement to Western Medicine.
