Posts published in “alternative treatment”

Part 1 was about breast cancer symptoms and diagnosis while Part 2 described the types of breast cancer and treatment options. Here is Part 3. Life After Diagnosis There’s no doubt that cancer is a life-changing experience. The treatments can wear you out. You may have trouble managing daily chores,…

 Part 1 was about breast cancer symptoms and diagnosis.  There are several forms of breast cancer, and treatments are carefully matched to the type of cancer. Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer Some types of breast cancer are fueled by the hormones estrogen or progesterone. A biopsy can reveal whether a tumor has…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this would be the right time to share information about “What you need to know about breast cancer” Breast cancer today is not what it was 20 years ago. Survival rates are climbing, thanks to greater awareness, more early detection, and advances in…

Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones to the point that they become fragile and break easily. Women and men with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist, but any bone can be affected. You can’t “catch” osteoporosis or give it to someone…

There’s no need to be on pins and needles about being treated with Acupuncture. 🙂 This centuries old method has been used to relieve pain. Legend has it that a sick Chinese soldier was hurt by an arrow and to everyone’s amazement, not only did the wound heal, but the…