What are alternative treatments for brain tumor?
Alternative treatments have not been shown to cure brain tumors and should never be substituted for conventional therapy. However, complementary therapies (used with, not instead of, standard treatments) can help some patients cope with the stress of their illness and side effects of their treatment. Biofeedback can teach patients to influence and control heart rate, muscle tension, and other stress-related body functions. Some patients claim that guided imagery (visualization) helps them feel healthier and more in control of their disease. Massage, meditation, and reflexology help some patients relax; while yoga is said to soothe the body, spirit, and mind. Hydrotherapy uses ice, liquid, and steam to improve circulation and relieve pain. Therapeutic touch practitioners say they can relieve pain and other symptoms by moving their hands in slow, rhythmic motions several inches above the patient’s body. Botanical therapies, homeopathic treatment, traditional Chinese medicine treatments,
