Complementary and alternative medicine is a broad term, covering practices like herbal remedies, yoga, acupuncture and meditation that aim to heal mind, body and spirit through holistic techniques. Studies have revealed that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely practiced among adults. Therefore, it’s crucial that healthcare providers discuss CAM with patients and encourage them […]

Alternating between cold and heat therapy is a powerful way to combat exercise-induced muscle soreness (DOMS). Cold therapy decreases inflammation by restricting blood flow. Ice should always be applied immediately following an injury to help decrease inflammation in the affected area and minimize blood vessel constriction. Ice also acts to narrow blood vessels to help […]

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is an extremely safe and effective form of therapy designed to treat severe depression that does not respond to other treatments. ECT involves passing small electric currents through your brain in order to cause controlled seizures that help alleviate depression symptoms. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may cause temporary memory loss and confusion; however, […]

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There are various complementary therapies that may assist in improving a person’s quality of life while under treatment, including diet recommendations, vitamins, and supplements. These medications target proteins that aid cancer cells in growing and surviving, taken orally as pills and taken once or twice weekly for best results. Chemoimmunotherapy may also be combined with […]