, also commonly spelled ch'i, chi or ki, is a fundamental concept of everyday Chinese culture, most often defined as "air" or "breath" (for example, the colloquial Mandarin Chinese term for "weather" is tian qi, or the "breath of heaven") and, by extension, "life force" or "spiritual energy" that is part of everything that exists. References to qi or similar philosophical concepts as a type of metaphysical energy that sustains living beings are used in many belief systems.
According to a review published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, certain types of acupuncture-point stimulation may relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting.
Reuters - Acupuncture works as well as a drug
commonly used to combat hot flashes and other menopausal
symptoms that can accompany breast cancer treatment, and its
benefits last longer, without bad side effects, researchers
said on Monday.
Title: Acupuncture Cuts Ails of Breast Cancer Drugs
Category: Health News
Created: 9/22/2008
Last Editorial Review: 9/22/2008