Acupressure Reduces Chemotherapy-Related Nausea

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Acupressure Reduces Chemotherapy-Related Nausea

Acupressure--the application of pressure to specific points along the body's meridians--is frequently utilized by massage therapists. New research shows acupressure may be effective in reducing chemotherapy-related nausea and may decrease the use of drugs to control vomiting after chemotherapy.

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Ginger Appears to Relieve Chemotherapy-Related Nausea

empowereddoctor.com — “Simple ginger root seems to dramatically ease the nausea caused by cancer chemotherapy, a recent study demonstrated. The research, which was revealed at a news conference sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), validates what has been standard practice in homes around the world, namely, that taking ginger ale or ginger tea relieves an upset stomach. The study %u2013 the largest to date %u2013 showed that taking a quarter- to a half-teaspoon of ginger a day reduced nausea s” View full resource at empowereddoctor.com

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Anti-emetic effect of ginger powder versus placebo as an add-on therapy in children and young adults receiving high emetogenic chemotherapy - Pillai - 2010 - Pediatric Blood & Cancer - Wiley Online Library

onlinelibrary.wiley.com — “Anti-emetic effect of ginger powder versus placebo as an add-on therapy in children and young adults receiving high emetogenic chemotherapy - Pillai - 2010 - Pediatric Blood & Cancer - Wiley Online Library” View full resource at onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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New Study: Ginger Reduces Chemotherapy Related Nausea http://j.mp/cI9zvD - #cancer #health #medicine #news

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Nurse visits help cancer patients cope with chemotherapy - Related Stories - ANA SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Home care visits by nurses helped to improve symptoms such as pain and nausea and reduce hospitaliz” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Ginger helped reduce nausea during chemotherapy | HemOncToday

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2009 ASCO: Ginger + antiemetics reduced chemotherapy-related nausea http://bit.ly/CfUcp

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Medical News: Acupressure Eases Radiation Nausea in Cancer Patients - in Radiology, Therapeutic Radiology from MedPage Today

medpagetoday.com — “LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- Wearing acupressure wristbands reduced nausea for cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, researchers found.” View full resource at medpagetoday.com