Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of ancient Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. In recent years, this form of alternative healing has become more popular in mainstream Western society for a variety of purposes. This therapy is based on the theory that the strategic insertion of needles at different points of the body can encourage the body's natural functions such as those related to healing, detoxification and pain relief. More and more medical professionals and patients in today's society are turning to this and other types of alternative therapies instead of or in addition to traditional Western medicine.

Some people considering this method of healing for themselves may experience some concern or trepidation regarding the needles. After all, no one likes being stuck with a needle, and the thought of having numerous ones inserted into different parts of the body can be quite anxiety provoking. However, the thought of the procedure is often quite worse than the actual procedure itself. The disposable needles used are very thin and completely sterile. They are so thin that most patients do not describe the procedure as painful in any way. The most common sensations reported are numbness, a heavy feeling and mild soreness. Because everyone is different, some people may have intense discomfort and others may have none at all.

The World Health Organization cites 47 uses for this type of holistic medicine. Some of the most common uses include headache relief, back and neck pain relief, arthritis relief, treatment for skin disorders such as acne, bodily detoxification purposes, weight loss, and even the management of anxiety and depression. This is not to say that holistic medicine is a cure-all. In some cases, it may effectively alleviate certain problems. However, you should always consult with your regular physician and think of any kind of natural or holistic therapy as a complement to Western medicine and not a replacement for it. Most every issue for which you would have this procedure performed should be monitored by your doctor.

Acupuncture is considered to be a safe and often effective form of alternative medicine. And it's not just for humans, either. Many veterinarians are using holistic healing on pets these days. If your dog or cat needs to lose weight, has joint or bone issues, or suffers from anxiety, he or she might just benefit from this type of therapy. If you would like more information about this type of therapy for yourself or your pet, speak to a qualified practitioner in your area.

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Coral Veterinary Clinic reopens after renovations - Island Reporter

Coral Veterinary Clinic reopens after renovations
Island Reporter, FL - 15 hours ago
While one of them receives acupuncture, he is able to examine another patient in the next room. EURœIts been very rewarding in cases where you exhaust all the .

Acupuncture touted for low-cost care - Marketplace

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Acupuncture touted for low-cost care
Marketplace, CA - 15 hours ago
JOEL ROSE: Philadelphia Community Acupuncture occupies a big, open room on the top floor of a former firehouse. About half a dozen patients doze in .

DATEBOOK (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
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Initial Visit $60 from Healthy Lives Acupuncture
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Acupuncture for pets (WABC-TV New York)
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What is Community Acupuncture?
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Crisis clinic offers free acupuncture to rape victims (Independent Florida Alligator)
Acupuncture sessions will soon be offered as a free, alternative method of therapy for rape victims...

Support group to offer free acupuncture (The Gainesville Sun)
The Alachua County Department of Community Services will begin offering acupuncture as part of a 12 week program of group and individual counseling sessions. The free program is being paid for by the Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund...

STREET TALK (Style Weekly)
Joseph Santarsieri and Andrew Lombardozzi, chiropractors at Commonwealth Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center on Staples Mill Road, had their licenses temporarily suspended Aug. 21 because of out-of-the-office relationships with patients and, in Santarsieris case, a substance-abuse problem...

Around the region for Sept. 4 (The Gainesville Sun)
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Acupuncture helps woman conceive after miscarriages (New Kerala)
Washington, Sep 4 : Rebecca Killmeyer lost all hopes of having a baby after problems surfaced during her first pregnancy and miscarriage in the second...

Ask Dr Peter (6) - Sydney Morning Herald

Ask Dr Peter (6)
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 23 hours ago
Not that the questions are of the regular variety - below he addresses anus woes and acupuncture for breast enlargement (though somehow both topics seem .

Does Acupuncture Work?
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