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A study by UK researchers has found acupuncture to be effective at managing cancer-related fatigue (CRF).

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Researchers from South Korea have found clinical evidence for an anti-fatigue effect of indirect moxibustion and suggest that the effect could be because the technique acts like an antioxidant. An RCT was performed with 44...

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A team from Hong Kong has found that a four-month programme of qigong exercise helped ease symptoms and improve biological markers of disease-related stress in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

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A British pilot study suggests that qigong can be used to manage the symptoms of chronic fatigue.

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A pilot study suggests that ginseng can relieve fatigue and boost energy levels in people with cancer.

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A randomised controlled pilot study has assessed the effects of acupuncture and acupressure in managing cancer-related fatigue.

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