Two More Studies: Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Throughout this month, I’ve been talking about how acupuncture can help treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). I showed you clinical evidence specifically in favor of contact needle therapy–the type of acupuncture we practice at 5 Point. This week, we’re going to look at a few more cases of needle therapy for CIPN and PN in […]
Acupuncture Treats CIPN: More Clinical Evidence from 2015
For my series on how acupuncture can treat the symptoms of cancer patients, I go into detail about one new symptom each month, and how acupuncture can help. This month, the symptom in question is chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). I’ve gone over how acupuncture helps with the most common symptoms. I also went over how, […]
Acupuncture Treats CIPN: Clinical Evidence for Contact Needle Therapy
Last week, I introduced another cancer symptom that acupuncture treats effectively: chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). A quick recap: CIPN is a common side effect of chemotherapy medication, causing peripheral nerves like the ones in your hands and feet to begin losing sensation. In worst-case scenarios, more vital peripheral functions like urinating become involuntary. And low-grade […]
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy & Acupuncture
In the past few months, I’ve gone over how acupuncture can be used as an effective treatment for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) as well as aromatase inhibitor therapy-induced joint pain and stiffness. I’ve even provided two examples of clinical evidence for each condition. This is no joke, folks — acupuncture really can work wonders. […]
Acupuncture and Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Symptoms: a Clinically Proven Cure
In my last couple posts, I’ve been talking a lot about aromatase inhibitor therapy and how it can treat breast cancer patients. I’ve also discussed why acupuncture is preferable to prescription medication to treat its symptoms. Today, I’ll back it up with clinical evidence–specifically related to the treatment joint pain (arthralgia) and stiffness, common symptoms […]
Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy: The Postmenopausal Way
Now that you’re an expert on aromatase, let’s discuss how it plays a key role in postmenopausal breast cancer treatment. How many of you have heard of aromatase inhibitor therapy? It’s a common way to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. And, like PONV, it has it’s own set of painful side effects that acupuncture […]
Inside Aromatase: A Hormonal Lesson
We’ve talked a lot about how acupuncture can ease the pain of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (see “Acupuncture: The Cure for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea You Never Considered” and “Acupuncture: A Cure for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)?”). But PONV isn’t the only ache of cancer treatment. As you might imagine, different forms of cancer come with […]
Acupuncture: A Cure for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)?
When you think of acupuncture, you probably think of relief for bodily aches and pains. But if you’ve read my previous blog posts, you know acupuncture is also used to treat nausea and vomiting. In this post, we’ll discuss how it’s clinically-proven to treat postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)–often more effectively than drugs. Over 4,800 […]
Acupuncture: The Cure for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea You Never Considered
Acupuncture is everywhere. The World Health Organization (WHO) says it’s used in over 78 countries around the world to treat discomforts and disorders of all shapes and sizes. From aches and pains, to nausea, to hot flashes, fatigue, anxiety, mood disorders, and sleeplessness, acupuncture is a supported and celebrated method of healing. Little surprise, since […]
Introduction to Nausea and Acupuncture
Last week, I announced the launch of my blog. I’m very excited to share the latest in acupuncture research with you, and I’m glad you’re on board. Acupuncture is an effective and natural way to treat headaches, nausea, soreness, aches, pains and a myriad of other physiological problems. But knowing that doesn’t help you. You […]
