3060 99th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 midwestacupuncture@gmail.com (515) 554-6728
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"Complementary medicine can enhance conventional cancer treatments as well as relieve their side effects... " Dr. Isaac Cohen, O.M.D.
Today it is internationally recognized for its ability to offer natural relief from the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.
The individual components of Chinese medicine target different symptoms of disease and side effects of these cancer treatments. For example, acupuncture helps to alleviate pain, nausea and vomiting, plus relieve stress and anxiety. Herbal medicine and food therapy work to strengthen the immune system, improve the digestive system and build back the body's strength.
The following is a brief list of some of the side-effects T.C.M. may help with:*
*nausea & vomiting
*mouth & skin ulcers
*pain
*fatigue
*decreased appetite
*anemia
*infection
*anxiety
*depression
*bone marrow suppresion
*decreased platelettes & white blood cell counts
*early menopause
*neuropathy
*weight loss
*dry skin or rash
*abdonimal pain
*This does not include all conditions which may be effectively treated. If you have any questions whether T.C.M. complementary medicine can aid you in your recovery, please feel free to contact us. (515) 554.6728 or email: theherbdoctor@gmail.com
Jay Heaverlo, M.S., L.Ac.
Licensed Practitioner of TCM
