Research have been carried out in America to find out if there are cancer patients who use complimentary therapies and health remedies as part of their healing treatment have benefited in any way.
A percentage of the people asked confirmed they use herbal or alternative remedies and they feel confident in their choices.
The most popular therapies used are spiritual healing, prayer and a mixture of vitamins and herbal supplements.
Acupuncture and hypnosis was on the list of alternative therapies used to bring pain relief.
An acupuncturist practitioner will use their needles in the areas around the shoulder and neck as part of the healing treatment.
The special needles are placed under the tissue of the skin which brings healing to the parts of the body that is in need of healing.
Cancer patients require complimentary therapies which bring calmness to mind and body.
Tip:
Aromatherapy oils to bring calm to mind and body are Chamomile and Lavender.
Adding a couple of drops of the Lavender essential oils to a bath will send out a delightful aroma or scent.
Chamomile the herb can be bought in the form of a tea. Sipping the tea can calm both mind and body.
March 12th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I agree that lavender is wonderful for calming and healing. I have used it on my skin to help heal sunburns in record time.