Recovering from “chemotherapy” with traditional Chinese medicine Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses chemicals to fight cancer cells, inhibiting their growth and causing cell death. When chemotherapy drugs enter the body, they also destroy some normal cells, leading to side effects such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, hair loss, reduced blood cell counts, mouth ulcers or bleeding, allergic rashes, breathing difficulties, diarrhea or constipation, and blood in urine or stool. These can lead to easy infections and mood swings.
These symptoms can make patients feel physically uncomfortable and emotionally distressed. Traditional Chinese medicine offers another avenue for restoring health after chemotherapy and revitalizing patients’ spirits.
Acupuncture Acupuncture is a balancing technique that uses specific points and energy pathways to boost the immune system (Zheng Qi) and expel toxins (received from chemotherapy). It helps alleviate body pains, reduce appetite issues, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss, balances the energy of the lungs, restores the respiratory system, balances the digestive system, and relaxes the emotions.
Tui Na Massage Tui Na massage is used to treat and relieve body aches and discomfort. It facilitates the smooth flow of Qi, preventing blockages, and also helps reduce mental stress, improving sleep quality.
Chinese Herbal Medicine Chinese herbal medicine is diverse and effectively reduces the side effects of chemotherapy. It nourishes the blood, enhances red blood cell production, protects white blood cells, strengthens immunity, fortifies the body, energizes the spleen, boosts Qi, reduces fatigue, and includes herbs that cool and detoxify the body, reduce fever and inflammation, enhance the energy of the stomach, and increase appetite.
