2. If you or a loved
one is struggling
with cancer, you
are well aware of
the financial and
emotional toll this
disease can take.
3. To ease the emotional and financial burden cancer brings,
some people might consider selling their life insurance policy
for immediate funds. This enables the patient to use the
money in any way – including supplementing their traditional
cancer treatments with other methods.
how can we help ease this?
4. Here are a few holistic options to
help deal with the symptoms of
cancer treatments…
6. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicinal practice
where thin, sterile needles are inserted into your skin.
These needles are said to stimulate the nervous system
and release natural painkillers. It has shown to help
relieve fatigue and pain in cancer patients that’s caused
by radiation or chemotherapy.
8. There are many vitamins, minerals, and herbs that can
benefit those undergoing cancer treatments. Studies
have shown that taking these supplements can
decrease chemotherapy side effects, as well as
contribute to the overall wellbeing of the patient.
Some popular supplements are curcumin, vitamin D,
and maitake mushrooms.
9. Curcumin
Helps treat inflammation of the body caused by
radiation
Vitamin D
Reduces the dividing of cancerous cells
Maitake Mushrooms
Boosts the immune system
11. Since cancer patients often have muscle and joint pain
caused by treatment, massages help relieve tenderness
and discomfort due to their relaxing and soothing
benefits. Massages also promote the overall wellbeing
of the body and some studies have shown that
massages benefit the immune system.