Benefits of Acupuncture for Chemotherapy Patients
TCM Acupuncture has garnered significant interest as a complementary treatment for managing chemotherapy-induced side effects in cancer patients. Numerous studies published between 2010 and 2024 in reputable medical journals highlight the efficacy of acupuncture in alleviating various symptoms associated with chemotherapy. This summary synthesizes findings from eight studies, demonstrating the benefits of acupuncture for chemotherapy patients.
What to expect at an acupuncture treatment?
How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture regulates the Central Nervous System and its various feedback loops in the body. When acupuncture needles are inserted into an acupuncture point, it stimulates an impulse into the complex feedback mechanisms between the brain, hormones, glands and organs which are responsible for regulating all bodily processes. Acupuncture points are higsly pecific areas on the body just beyond the surface of the skin. They have high concentrations of nerve endings, mast cells, lymphatic vessels, and capillaries.
acupuncture Faq’s
Acupuncture regulates the nervous system and restores homeostasis within the physical and psycho-emotional body.
East Asian modalities like Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Tui Na Bodywork are energetic and physical tools utilized to address our inner gardens by restoring harmony.