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The Truth about Acupuncture and Cancer (Virtual)
October 22, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This class is FREE, but registration is required.
Local Acupuncturist Stacy Dunn from Tiny Dragon Acupuncture will discuss the history of acupuncture, how it can help in all the stages of a cancer diagnosis, and some misconceptions about it. Q & A to follow.
Acupuncture can be a supportive addition to your cancer treatment. Acupuncture is a safe, effective treatment to help reduce side-effects from cancer treatment such as fatigue, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, peripheral neuropathy, reduced appetite, mouth sores, hot flashes, mood changes, and dry mouth.
Classical Chinese Medicine is a medical healing art with an elegant approach to complicated health issues. It has a rich history of more than 2,000 years of clinical application with a philosophy that believes that health is determined by a balanced flow of qi, the vital life energy present in all living things. A detailed history along with pulse and tongue diagnosis, guide the practitioner in determining a treatment plan that attempts to rebalance the flow of energy and consequently restore health. The tools of a Classical Chinese Medicine practitioner include acupuncture, herbal therapy, moxibustion, cupping, diet and lifestyle modifications, and qi gong exercises.
Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world, originating in China more that 5000 years ago. Acupuncture enhances the flow of qi, which circulates in the body along twelve major pathways. The pathways, called meridians, are linked to specific internal organs and organ systems. To enhance circulation, very fine needles are inserted into acupoints located along the meridians. The stimulation of these acupoints helps to correct and rebalance the flow of energy, relieving pain and restoring health.
The World Health Organization lists the following diseases, symptoms, or conditions for which acupuncture has proved, through controlled trials, to be an effective treatment:
Allergies
Depression
Delayed labour
Dental pain and TMJ
Gastritis
Headache
Hypertension
Hypotension
Low blood counts
Malposition of the fetus
Musculoskeletal pain
Nausea and Vomiting
Postoperative pain
Post-stroke symptoms
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
Side effects from chemotherapy and/or radiation
If you have any questions please email Katie@oregoncancerfoundation.org
