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Ann58
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2 months ago

Natural & complementary therapies

Hi BC friends

I love natural therapies. Complementary therapies. 
not the weird & whacky ‘cures’ that are out there, but those that support my body & soul through this journey with cancer. 
even food as medicine. 
alongside the treatment that is suggested by Drs.

anyone else interested in this kind of thing? 🌿

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      Ann58
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      Thanksiserbrown​ !

      I’m in Blue Mts NSW & we have a wellness centre here. Reflexology sounds perfect 🦶 thanks ! 

  • Hi Ann58​, My treating oncologist and hospital support some alternative therapy such as reflexology, reiki and indian head massage. They also offer yoga, tai chi and art therapy. I attend this at the Wesley Hospital Choices program. 

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      iserbrown
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      Cath62​ 

      Lovely to see you online, helping others when you can. 

      I hope your treatment is not too taxing! 

      Best wishes ❤️ 

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      Ann58
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      Cath62​  - wow! That’s good 🌸 Indian head massage sounds wonderful. I might look into reflexology at our local cancer wellness centre 🦶 

      thanks for replying 🫶🏻

  • Certainly look for something however check with your treating team as some will interfere with treatment.  Last thing you would want!

    If you put some key words into the search slot you will find useful information

    The first one is from the forum

    Herbs , vitamins and minerals | BCNA Online Network

    The next one is from the BCNA website, a web of great information

    Complementary therapies and breast cancer

    Take care and best wishes

     

     

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      Ann58
      Member

      Thankyouiserbrown​ 

      i really was just interested if others were interested in complimentary therapies as a whole. 
      even things like sound healing, meditation etc that help the body to heal while going through treatments. 

      I’m a herbalist so very, very conscious of contraindications with any other therapies that Drs suggest.
      🌿☺️