I would say when the patient is suffering from extreme muscle spasms, anxiety or stress; very possibly pulled muscles or muscle pain as well.
Asthma: do breathing treatments and make sure you take the medicanen you need for it .
Diabetes: dont eat to much sugar and take your medacine when you need to take it.
Cancer: take care of yourself eat what is good for you and exercise and drink plenty of water. and do physical things that are good for you too like riding bikes or reading books