LOW COST ACUPUNCTURE FOR CANCER PATIENTS
The Flatiron Acupuncture and Herbal Health Center hosts a weekly low cost acupuncture clinic for those recently diagnosed, survivors, and their care givers. We have been providing this valuable service for the community since April of 2007. Our focus is on people diagnosed with cancer and under financial strain — although any survivor is welcome to attend. Fees are based on a sliding scale of $30-60.00 per treatment.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, regardless of your financial situation, please contact us for free information.
Call 212 254 9534 or 917 538 9636 today.
ACUPUNCTURE IN CANCER TREATMENT
Acupuncture provides a total approach to health care for people with cancer. It can be used to address many of the concerns that arise during and after chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal therapy and surgery.
According to the National Cancer Institute, acupuncture causes physical responses in nerve cells, the pituitary gland and parts of the brain. These responses can cause the body to release proteins, hormones and brain chemicals that control a number of bodily functions. Through these actions, acupuncture can affect blood pressure, body temperature, immune system activity, and stimulate the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers.
THE SIDE EFFECTS OF CANCER TREATMENTS
Nausea
Vomiting
Dry mouth
Night sweats and hot flashes
Anxiety and depression
Fatigue
Insomnia
Neuropathy
Insomnia
Lymphadema (fluid in the arms or legs)
Weakness
Weight loss
Joint pain
ACUPUNCTURE AND INTEGRATIVE CANCER THERAPIES
Of all the complimentary therapies utilized for cancer care, acupuncture has emerged as one of the most effective and safest. Acupuncture can be used during chemo and radiation to alleviate nausea and vomiting, pain, anxiety and depression. After conventional treatments, acupuncture can be utilized to treat fatigue, joint pain, fatigue, insomnia, stress, and night sweats and hot flashes.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine can also be used to bolster a weakened immune system and to increase the ability of the digestive system to absorb nutrients. This will help to invigorate blood production and increase circulation.
THE ANTI-CANCER WELLNESS PROGRAM
The most important thing a cancer survivor can do is to take control of their health and prevent a recurrence of cancer. At the Integrative Cancer Care clinic, we provide the tools and the therapies to help you live cancer-free. We will design a program that fits your needs and helps you achieve robust health, a strong immune system and the vital know-how of cancer prevention. Among the modalities we will choose from include:
Acupuncture
Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese and Western dietary program
Western and Eastern vitamin and supplement program
Exercise and movement therapy
Meditation and stress reduction
To learn more about how acupuncture can safely and effectively be incorporated into care for people with cancer, please call for a consultation today.
Source: National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.org)
Some Research: Acupuncture for Malignant Tumor
By Wu B; Zhou RX; Zhou MS. [Effect of acupuncture on interleukin-2 level and NK cell immunoactivity of peripheral blood of malignant tumor patients] Chung-Kuo Chung Hsi i Chieh Ho Tsa Chih, 1994 Sep, 14(9):537-9. Language: Chinese. (uI: 95170260) Pub type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial.
Abstract: This paper deals with the observation of acupuncture therapy affecting interleukin-2(IL-2 level and natural killer (NK) cell immunoactivity in the peripheral blood of patients with malignant tumors. In this clinical-laboratory test research, randomized double blind method was used. The patients were divided into an acupuncture treated group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 20). The former group was treated using points, ST36, LI11, RN6 and locations of symptomatic points bilaterally. They received one treatment of 30 minutes daily for 10 days. The results showed that the IL-2 level and NK cell activity were lower than normal in patients with malignant tumor, but there was an increase in the acupuncture group after 10 days of treatment. Significance was found to be remarkable (P < 0.01). The difference between the two groups was also significant (P < 0.01). This increase might be related to the mechanism of acupuncture of adjusting the body’s immune function. Thus, acupuncture therapy could enhance the cellular immune function of patients with malignant tumors and providing a beneficial effect in anti-cancer treatment.
