ACUPUNCTURE SPECIALISTS SYOSSET/OYSTERBAY, NEW YORK

» Acupuncture & Weight Loss
In addition to weight loss, acupuncture often treats irregular bowel movements, irregular menstrual flow, mood swings, PMS, tiredness and fatigue, toxic build up in the blood and other related symptoms and causes of obesity.

» Studies Reveal Acupuncture May Reduce the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
According to a review published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, certain types of acupuncture-point stimulation may relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting.

» Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Title: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Category: Procedures and Tests
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 7/26/2006

» Cancer Survivors Have HIgh Use of Complementary Alternative Methods

A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society finds many cancer patients use complementary and alternative methods, most often prayer, relaxation, supplements, meditation, and massage. Meanwhile, the use of other methods, such as biofeedback, homeopathy, and acupressure, are relatively uncommon. The study, appearing in the American Cancer Society peer review journal CANCER, also finds women, younger survivors, whites, individuals with higher income, and those with more education were more likely to use complementary methods (CM).

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