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Many individuals opt for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies as part of their overall symptom management strategies, whether to address physical, emotional or spiritual needs. Palliative care is a form of treatment that can be provided at home, hospital or board and care facilities to relieve symptoms such as pain and medication dependence. Acupuncture […]

If you have kidney disease, your physician may suggest eating a low-protein diet in order to lessen the work your kidneys must do in filtering waste and excess fluid from your blood. They may also advise cutting down on sodium intake. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an increasing burden on patients and healthcare systems alike, […]

Opting for alternative therapies as part of your lymphoma treatment can make the experience less burdensome, yet they should never replace traditional cancer therapies. Acupuncture, acupressure, and aromatherapy can provide effective ways of alleviating nausea associated with lymphoma treatments and their side effects, such as anxiety or depression. Furthermore, supplements like vitamin E, L-glutamine, or […]

Women seeking alternative forms of menopause treatment, such as non-hormonal therapies to ease hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood issues may turn their attention away from hormone therapy altogether. Dietary supplements such as black cohosh, red clover, kava, St John’s wort and evening primrose oil may help alleviate menopausal symptoms. Exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy […]

If you are experiencing mental health difficulties but are uncertain how to approach them or aren’t seeing results through talk therapy, there may be healthy solutions available to you. These methods may not always prove as effective as therapies from trained therapists; however, many are cost-effective or even free options that could provide useful adjunct […]