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Cancer Patients Find Relief Through Massage

The battle with cancer can be daunting and traumatic. Family members, caregivers and patients are asked to endure the difficulty and uncertainty of treatment and recovery. For many patients, added physical pain may develop from the cancer or from treatments. Understanding Cancer Pain and Its Sources Cancer pain is complicated because it can arise from …

Benefits of Acupuncture on Fertility Treatments

By Michelle Fletcher Acupuncture has been known to cure illness, relieve pain, and chemotherapy-induced nausea. This ancient healing art is now being applied to modern fertilization techniques. “Acupuncture, which is nontoxic and relatively affordable, holds much promise as a complimentary or alternative fertility treatment,” said Dr. Raymond Chang of New York Weill Cornell Medical Center. …

Acupuncture Helps Dental Patients Control Gag Reflex

By Michelle Fletcher, B.A. For many Americans, a visit to the dentist causes anxiety, pain, and fear. Many health experts estimate that nearly half of all adults will not seek dental care out of fear of going to the dentist. Some patients are particularly sensitive to dental equipment, which may cause them to gag uncontrollably …