Traditional Chinese Medicine can be a valuable adjunct to conventional therapy, and also cost effective and improve the quality of life of patients. The short-term goal is to ameliorate the toxic side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. The long term Goal is to strengthen the immune system and prevent the development and recurrence of cancer.

MODALITIES:

ACUPUNCTURE-Acupuncture may stimulate the production of Endorphin, natural protein substances with a pain killing effect manufactured by the brain. The stimulation of acupuncture points prevents pain impulses from reaching the brain. The anatomical properties of unique tissue and functional response that shown to be related to defense system. Acupuncture has been shown to increase Interlukin-2 levels and raise NK cells activity. Also CD3, CD4 are increased after Acupuncture treatment.

HERBAL PRESCRIPTION:

Anemia, Leucopenia and Thrombocytopenia are all lessened by using certain herbs. Many Chinese herbs contain high molecular weight polysaccharides with B (1-3) glucan as the main chain linkage in their structure. They are immunostimulators, including increased phagocytosis in the reticule-endothelial system and activate T-lymphocytes. Some also possess anticancer activity. Examples are: Astragalus, Ganoderma, condonopsis and Panax ginseng. In practice, multiple herbs are formulated to act in synergy to overcome stasis and increase micro-circulation. . During the Qing Dynasty the relationship between the kidney essence and the formation of blood was noted long before the discovery of Epogen.

NUTRITIONAL DIETARY:

Food is central to Chinese culture, and their preoccupation with food has led to one of the most sophisticated cuisine in the world. In TCM, they employs the best of dietary supplement with modern research into vitamins, minerals and special properties to enhance body functions. They found empirically that green tea, soybean and mushrooms such as Ling Zhi are beneficial and can prevent many illnesses. Their emphasis on using fresh ingredients, their methods of cooking to preserve the micronutrients and enhance the taste is now universally recognized.

MOXIBUSTION:

There heat therapy by herbal moxa. It promotes the Qi and Blood circulation. It may also enhance the immune system.

TUI-NA:

Therapeutic Massage that combine stretching manipulations and acupressure techniques to promote Qi and blood flow, remove stasis and reduces stress.

BREATHING EXERCISES

Exercises, Qi Gong, Tai Qi are all aimed at reducing stress. One of the concepts of TCM is that all chronic diseases such as cancer are due to repetitive negative emotions. These deplete the Immune system leading to illness. All of the above modalities strive to balance the Mind-Body connection.

QI GONG

According Qigong, Qi is cultivated and strengthened and balance in its flow restored by breathing and exercise. It can be regarded as an antidote to the physical and emotional stress of daily life.

MEDITATION:

Meditation is a form of stress reduction with philosophic psychological and physiological aspects. It disciplines the Mind and cultivates self-awareness, leading to alter states of consciousness and a change in the perception of time. One becomes whole and sees one's relationship to the rest of the universe. One become more relaxed and healing is enhanced. Meditation has been used to reduce pain and promote healing.

SYMPTOMS THAT BENEFT FROM TCM:

- Pain, Acute and Chronic
- Dry mouth and inflammation of the esophagus
- Shortness of breathing and Palpitation
- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
- Fatigue and Apathy
- Depression & Insomnia
- Anxiety & Stress
- Anemic condition
- Dysuria & Urinary Incontinence

COMPLEMENTRY TO WESTERN MEDICINE

We work very closely with your oncologist once you diagnosed. We offer individualized treatment program to ease the side effects of Chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The plan will be well informed to you and your doctors. The selection of modalities are solely designed based on the needs of oncology care.

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