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Una Nueva Cura para el Cáncer Beware of claims in the media of "a new cure for cancer." It is natural for the cancer patient to buy into media hype and accept claims of "cure" at face value. Many patients feel desperate and out of control of their lives. When respected news...
Acupuntura: Los fundamentos Acupuncture techniques are used to redirect or restore the flow of qi by accessing one or more of the 12 primary meridians (and 8 additional meridians) by means of more than 360 acupuncture points, which lie along the meridians. Each meridian is connected to an organ system.
Té verde Green tea has been promoted as an agent to prevent the development of cancer. It purported to contain antioxidants that reduce the risk of some cancers, particularly those of the gastrointestinal tract. Claims have also been made that it can lower...
Imágenes guiadas Guided Imagery is a technique that relies heavily on the power of suggestion to create relaxing mental images for the participants. It is particularly useful for relieving stress and relaxing the cancer patient. It is not a treatment for cancer, but...
Apoyo con visualización guiada y música durante el tratamiento de cáncer A guide to incorporating imagery and music into cancer therapy.
Licopeno Lycopene is primarily derived from tomatoes and in the same family of compounds as beta-carotene. It is considered a strong anti-oxidant. A number of population-based studies have suggested increased tomato intake or elevated blood lycopene levels...
Dieta Macrobiótica Various dietary regimens have been promoted for both the prevention and treatment of cancer. The macrobiotic diet was first described by George Ohsawa (1893-1966). He developed a diet consisting of 10 stages, with each stage more restrictive than the...
Meditation Complementary medical techniques are gaining increased acceptance within the medical community. Some of the most helpful complementary techniques include the mind-body therapies. These include meditation, biofeedback, guided imagery, music...
Megadosis de la Vitamina C Alternative and complementary medical techniques are gaining popularity in the treatment of cancer. One such treatment is the use of megadose vitamin C. Linus Pauling, Ph.D. and Ewan Cameron, M.D. wrote Cancer and Vitamin C in 1979. They claimed...
Mistletoe (Viscum album) This plant’s extract is often used by people with cancer in an effort to boost the immune system and treat side effects of cancer treatment. Mistletoe is also known as Iscidor, Helixor, Isorel.
Reiki: Los fundamentos Overview of this non-invasive, Japanese healing practice that helps move the body, mind and spirit towards balance and wellness.
Hongos de Reishi (lucidum de Ganoderma, Ling Zhi) Ganoderma lucidum (GL) is a reddish colored mushroom that grows on oak trees in China, Japan, Russia, and the eastern United States.
Saw Palmetto Saw palmetto is an herbal therapy whose active ingredient comes from the berries of the American dwarf palm. The plant thrives in the southeastern United States and it was originally used by the Seminole Indians as a medicinal. Saw palmetto is most...
Cartílago de Tiburón Shark cartilage has gained increased popularity as an unconventional cancer treatment and in prevention of cancer. Shark cartilage was initiallypromoted by William Lane, Ph.D. in his book "Sharks Don't Get Cancer" and the follow-up book, "Sharks...
The Revici Method for the Treatment of Cancer The Revici Method is an unconventional therapy for the treatment of cancer developed by Emanuel Revici, MD. Dr. Revici believed that pathologic conditions were due to a chemical imbalance within the body that could be modified. The method is a...
Utilizando Biofeedback Emotional and physical stresses can be a heavy burden for the cancerpatient. The diagnosis and treatment of cancer can make some patients feelas though they have lost control of their lives. Some patients turn tomedications to help them deal with...
Este atento para una trampa cuando considere tratamientos médicos no convencionales Unconventional medical treatments for cancer are gaining increasing exposure to the public though television, the Internet, and magazines. Some unconventional therapies may one day prove to help cancer patients. These therapies are classified as...