Acupuncture Chinese Medicine Cancer Support

Natural Cancer Support in Melbourne

At Almond Wellness Centre, we offer natural therapies to support cancer treatment. Our services include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and personalized diet and lifestyle advice. These therapies are designed to complement your ongoing cancer treatment.

Benefits of Combining Chinese Herbal Medicine with Chemotherapy

Research shows that combining Chinese herbal medicine with chemotherapy can reduce symptoms like low white blood cell count, nausea, vomiting, low platelet count, and anemia. This is helpful for patients with cancers such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), gastric cancer, and liver cancer. For liver cancer patients, it can specifically reduce nausea and vomiting. Overall, Chinese herbal medicine helps improve blood counts and reduce side effects across different types of cancer.

At Almond Wellness Centre, we use evidence-based practices and work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan. Our goal is to enhance your well-being and support your conventional cancer treatments. Consult with our qualified practitioners to learn how our natural therapies can help in your cancer support management.

How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Supports Cancer Treatment

TCM offers natural ways to support cancer treatment. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) can help cancer patients by reducing certain symptoms and side effects. Here’s what research says:

CHM and Chemotherapy:

Combining CHM with chemotherapy can reduce low white blood cell count, nausea, vomiting, low platelet count, and anaemia in patients with NSCLC, gastric cancer, and liver cancer.

Stress and Energy Levels:

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help reduce stress-related emotional symptoms and boost overall energy levels, improving the quality of life for cancer patients.

Overall Quality of Life:

TCM can improve the quality of life by addressing symptoms, reducing side effects, and providing emotional support during cancer treatment.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Cancer Management

 

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine offer support for various aspects of cancer management:

Cancer-Related Fatigue:

These therapies can help manage fatigue related to cancer or its treatments, improving energy levels and well-being.

Pain Management:

Acupuncture can help with cancer-related pain, including pain caused by chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.

Side Effects of Treatment:

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help alleviate side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea, vomiting, low white blood cell count, anaemia, and low platelet count.

Sleep Problems:

Acupuncture can help manage sleep difficulties related to stress and anxiety, improving sleep quality.

Overall Quality of Life:

By addressing physical symptoms and providing emotional support, acupuncture and Chinese medicine can enhance the overall quality of life for cancer patients.

It’s essential to consult with qualified practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine who have experience in cancer support management. These approaches should always be used alongside conventional cancer treatments and under the guidance of healthcare professionals.

Almond Wellness Centre Clinics

Located in Coburg and Ringwood, Almond Wellness Centre is dedicated to promoting wellness. We treat each person as unique, considering lifestyle, diet, environment, emotions, and attitude.

If you or a loved one is undergoing cancer treatment and would like to explore the benefits of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our chief practitioner, Dr. Richard Zeng, and our team of qualified practitioners are here to help. We will assess your condition, consider your medical history, and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Research on Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Cancer Support

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Cancer Palliative Care:

A study published in Science Reports in 2015 found that combining CHM with chemotherapy can reduce low white blood cell count, nausea, vomiting, low platelet count, and anemia in patients with NSCLC and gastric cancer. Additionally, it can reduce nausea and vomiting in liver cancer patients. Overall, CHM demonstrated potential in improving the quality of life for cancer patients.

https://www.nature.com/articles/srep18111

Acupuncture for Palliative Care:

A review of studies found that acupuncture helps manage cancer-related fatigue, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and low white blood cell count. These findings highlight the potential role of acupuncture as a complementary therapy in palliative care.

https://www.nature.com/articles/srep16776

Other Research:

• A 2010 study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that acupuncture reduced pain and dysfunction in patients with head or neck cancer who underwent surgical dissection of lymph nodes.
• Another 2010 study on women with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer showed that acupuncture reduced hot flashes, depressive symptoms, and improved quality of life compared to a standard medication.
• A 2014 study found that electroacupuncture improved fatigue, anxiety, and depression in breast cancer patients experiencing joint pain from aromatase inhibitors.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20406930/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25077452/

Herbal Medicine for Depression and Anxiety in cancer patients:

A 2018 review found that herbs like black cohosh, chamomile, lavender, and saffron can help reduce anxiety and depression with fewer side effects compared to conventional medications. However, larger clinical trials are needed to validate these findings.

Phytother Res. 2018 May;32(5):865-891.