When
a person is diagnosed by malignant mesothelioma, he/she may have many treatment
options to choose to combat with this disease. Surgery and chemotherapy are the
very first treatment options that are recommended by all the oncologists, but
not only these treatments are enough for a mesothelioma patient; there are many
effective and exciting ways of alternative treatments, which can be used
together with the traditional treatments.
Now,
get to the point, here are some really good alternative treatment options that
can be really helpful for you:
Art Therapy
Usually
all mesothelioma cancer patients experience emotional and physical challenges.
To grip with it art therapy is quite a good option!
Acupuncture
When
choosing a palliative treatment, acupuncture is a good alternative. This
treatment involves insertion of very narrow and thin needles into the skin at particular
pressure points. This is the proven technique to alleviate the pain in many
mesothelioma and cancer patients.
Aromatherapy
This
therapy uses different kinds of aromatic oils and plants that are used in baths
and massage. Because of the fragrances the mood becomes good, which will be
really helpful in pain relieving and promoting good health.
Bowenwork Thearpy
Bowenwork
is really helpful in arousing the relaxation response in mesothelioma patients.
It is a really good choice when we are trying to get rid of the side-effects related
with radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Biofeedback
When
dealing with the pain, which are usually faced by mesothelioma patients,
biofeedback therapy is a good option. It is also called mind-body therapy.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral
Therapy (CST) is really useful in managing the pain and the side-effects
associated with the traditional treatments for mesothelioma.
Chiropractic Care
When
going through traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy,
chiropractic care is quite a good alternative in alleviating and managing pain.
Dance Movement Therapy
In
mesothelioma patients, many times it is difficult to deal with the emotional
issues. For this reason, dance movement therapy is not only good, but it is a
very exciting choice to connect with these kinds of problems.
Emotional Freedom Technique
To help
out in alleviating pain and anxiety in mesothelioma patients emotional freedom
technique (EFT) is used as a complementary therapy with the other conventional
treatments.
Feng Shui
Feng
Shui, a very famous Chinese system can also be used as an alternative. In Feng
Shui we make changes in patient’s environment and by doing this; we are
enhancing the flow of Qi energy. During the mesothelioma treatment this
complementary therapy helps the patient.
Health Coaching
Health
coaching helps patients to enjoy their life to fullest and also enhance their
quality of life, ease their stress and pain. Making some really essential
changes in patient’s lifestyle will speed up the recovery process from their
mesothelioma treatment.
Healing and Therapeutic Touch Therapy
Healing
and therapeutic touch therapy is the most promising therapy and it is used
extensively by mesothelioma and cancer patients. The response of relaxation in
mesothelioma patient is invoked through this therapy. This therapy can actually
help in lessening the negative side-effects related with the conventional
mesothelioma treatments.
Herbal and Dietary Supplements
There
are some incurable diseases, which can be treated with natural herbs as they
contain some natural medicinal characteristics. Oftentimes, there are some
dietary supplements, which are used in combination with the herbal curatives to
help the body by given that it essential minerals and vitamins so that it can
fight the disease.
Hypnotherapy
When
a patient undergoes mesothelioma cancer treatment, guided hypnosis sessions
play a vital role and also have a significant positive effect on the health of
patient. That is why; hypnotherapy is now used increasingly as an alternative
therapy when treating cancer.
Homeopathy
When
it comes to managing the adverse side-effects of conventional mesothelioma treatments,
homeopathy is the best alternative solution. For this reason, there are many
mesothelioma patients are going for homeopathy.
Lymph Drainage Therapy
Lymph
drainage therapy (LDT) is a practice that is used to gently reduce the swelling
after the radiation treatment or surgery in mesothelioma patients.
Light Therapy
Light
therapy or phototherapy (also referred to as heliotherapy) helps to ease anxiety,
pain and stress and it is used in the conjunction with the conventional
mesothelioma treatment.
Massage Therapy
Massage
is an excellent practice for relieving stress and anxiety. It can be done by applying
hands physically on the body’s soft tissues. It involves methods like Anma (a
Japanese massage), Acupressure (a blend of acupuncture and pressure), Balinese
massage; all these types of massage have different effects on the body. Massage
therapy really helps in reducing stress in muscle and stir up relaxation that’s
why it is quite a better option for the mesothelioma cancer patients.
Manual Therapy
Manual
therapy or manipulative therapy is a physical treatment that is quite gentle
and non-invasive therapy. It helps to lessen anxiety, stress and pain in
mesothelioma patients.
Meditation
Mediation
is a practice in which we move into deep relaxation. It is really beneficial
for a mesothelioma patient as it develops a composed mind that makes right decisions
and should be at ease with the present health situations. Therefore, it is
ideal for a person who is suffering from this disease.
Music Therapy
Music
therapy is a technique used to ease not only the painful side-effects of mesothelioma
cancer treatment, but it also helps outs in lessen the acute and chronic pain.
Myofascial Therapy
Myofascial
therapy is used to manage the pain, which is associated with the mesothelioma
and other cancers as well.
Naturopathy
Naturopathy
or Naturopathic medicine is an alternative that targets the body’s inherent ability
to heal itself and for this it focuses on nature’s cure. Naturopathy supports holistic
approach by using diet, mineral and other life-style based cures in treating mesothelioma
cancer.
Nutritional Sources
A
person who has diagnosed with mesothelioma should lead a healthy life-style
with proper and substantial nutrition in his/her diet during the treatment.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy
is helpful in reducing awful side-effects of chemotherapy and many mesothelioma
patients find it really supportive when it comes to lessen the fatigue and
stress.
Pet Therapy
Pet
therapy (animal-assisted therapy, AAT) uses animals specially dogs to relax and
soothe mesothelioma patients.
Personal Fitness
Patients
that are undergoing mesothelioma treatment should keep up some level of exercise;
it will improve their quality and also their views of life. There are personal
fitness trainers, who are trained to help people suffering from this disease.
Reiki
Reiki
is one of the most popular alternative treatments that are being used by many
mesothelioma patients. It encourages a deep sense of support and relaxation.
Reflexology
Reflexology
(zone therapy) helps manage pain in mesothelioma cancer patients. It is done by
applying pressure on feet, hands or ears by using oil or lotion.
Sound Therapy
Sound
therapy is a non-invasive kind of therapy. Many mesothelioma patients opt for
this therapy as it can reduce pain and stress, which are related with
conventional mesothelioma cancer treatments.
Thermography
Thermography
(Infrared thermography, thermal video, thermal imaging) is special kind of
health imaging that is designed to detect problems in body and also observes
throughout the healing process.
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
Transcutaneous
electric nerve stimulation (TENS) is a better option to alleviate the pain. Usually,
physiotherapist administrates TENS therapy and it is done by stimulating electrical
pulses in different parts of the body and killing the pain, which then lead in
the increase in the level of endorphins. This therapy can also be done at home,
but if the patient has all the essential documentation for the equipments of
TENS.
Yoga
Yoga
is basically a blend of meditation and physical exercise. It is originated from
Hindu religion. Yoga induces relaxation
and gratification and also improves sense of unity of mind and body.
I
am sure if you use these alternative ways in treating mesothelioma cancer with
the conjunction of traditional treatments, you will feel the difference in your
life! Stay always healthy and enjoy good things in your life.
