Unique to Ms. Postolov, a series of treatments designed to assist the patient with the effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Ms. Postolov works hand in hand with the most noted oncologists in Los Angeles to alleviate the discomfort, pain and side effects of cancer therapies. Treating the person, not just the disease, Acupuncture takes a holistic, or whole-body, approach to cancer care. This means that not only will your symptoms be considered but also your lifestyle, emotional state, and overall health. Your whole being will be taken into account, not just the cancer. When you work with your Lucy to improve your health and relieve your side effects, you are not only helping yourself get the most from conventional treatments, you’re taking back the control of your own life.

Cancer treatment according to Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on Fu Zheng Gu Ben principles. Fu Zhen means strengthening what is correct. It is an immune enhancing herbal regimen using specific herbs. The objective is to support and stimulate deep energy systems within the body to make it stronger and more resistant to degeneration. Gu Ben refers to strengthening and supporting the body to regenerate and repair.

Treatments may include:

• removing toxins that may contribute to cancer
• increasing the flow of blood and Qi
• removing accumulations of tissue that are believed to be the tumor
• restoring self-regulation and balance among the Jing, Qi and Shen.

Acupuncture has been found to be effective in relieving:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Post-surgical pain

Please click here to read the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) endorsement of acupuncture as an effective treatment for chemotherapy nausea and postoperative pain.