According to a review published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, certain types of acupuncture-point stimulation may relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting.
Acupuncture needles consist of a stainless steel shaft and a handle made out of copper or steel. There are nine types of needles used in acupuncture; however, only six are commonly used.
Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital is receiving NHS referrals for the next eight months before contracts are due to cease. The situation there is more complicated than the loss of a small homeopathic service and involves widespread cuts to many local services deemed to be expendable, largely due to bad management by the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust. This is a regional decision with no implications for the other four NHS homeopathic hospitals.
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Title: Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
Category: Health News
Created: 6/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/2/2008