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How Acupuncture, Reiki, Massage and Yoga Can Help Cancer Patients

Integrative medicine treatments like reiki, massage, therapeutic art, yoga or acupuncture can boost the body's potential for self-healing

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The human body can generally take care of itself, but sometimes a little help is needed – especially when its undergoing cancer treatment.

Integrative medicine treatments like reiki, massage, therapeutic art, yoga or acupuncture can boost the body’s potential for self-healing, says Eric Secor, PhD, chief of integrative medicine at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute.

“Our goal is to provide support to our patients throughout their cancer treatment by helping manage pain, anxiety, stress and related treatment side effects. This not only helps preserve patients’ schedules but, ultimately, maintains quality of life,” he explains.

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