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 has been cited as a natural cure for arthritis symptoms by the World Health Organization since 1980. Acupuncture refers to needle therapy. Acupuncturists insert tiny needles into the body at strategic locations or acupuncture points that are known to be high-energy spots. The stimulation provided has various physical and psychological benefits for arthritis patients.
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- A new national survey finds that
most medical students think that knowledge of complementary and
alternative medicine could help Western doctors do a better job.
Title: Cervical Cancer
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Created: 12/31/1997
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