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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RANGERS' GOMEZ HAS STRESS FRACTURE - New York Post

RANGERS' GOMEZ HAS STRESS FRACTURE
New York Post, NY - 5 hours ago
Gomez has gone for acupuncture treatment. He did not skate this morning, but is expected to skate on his own tomorrow for the third time. If all goes well, .

Acupuncture reduces stress - MiamiHerald.com

Acupuncture reduces stress
MiamiHerald.com, FL - Nov 17, 2008
Through acupuncture, these energy blockages can be addressed and help energy flow smoothly to alleviate not only the symptoms of stress and anxiety, .

Canucks score 5 on Lundqvist, beat Rangers 6-3 (AP via Yahoo! News)
Alex Burrows scored two of Vancouver's five goals against Henrik Lundqvist, and the Canucks feasted on turnovers Wednesday night in a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers...

60 needles, no Botox: the face of cosmetic acupuncture - OCRegister

60 needles, no Botox: the face of cosmetic acupuncture
OCRegister, CA - Nov 18, 2008
By COLIN STEWART For Stephanie Reid, cosmetic acupuncture was a way to treat dry skin and facial blemishes. For Barbara Myles, the goal was facial .

Darwiniana » Acupuncture myth
Joe wrote an interesting post today onHeres a quick excerptPuncturing the Acupuncture Myth by Harriet Hall, MD, eSkeptic Reposted from: Dawkins http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/08-10-08.html#feature. [.] Stephen P. Smith said, ...

WHAS11 investigates use of acupuncture as pain relief practice - WHAS 11.com (subscription)

WHAS11 investigates use of acupuncture as pain relief practice
WHAS 11.com (subscription), KY - Nov 17, 2008
Melanie Snow investigated something that's been around for thousands of years, acupuncture. The thought of needles being inserted into various spots of your .

East meets West to help parents-to-be - 11/18/08 - Philadelphia .
Acupuncturist Meredith Murphy, who treated Heather, says more women are using acupuncture alone, or with fertility treatments, to up their chances of pregnancy. She has an album filled with pictures of babies from the hundreds of women ...

IVF and Acupuncture - Ivanhoe

IVF and Acupuncture
Ivanhoe, FL - Nov 16, 2008
Acupuncture has shown promise in easing these symptoms, but a new investigation out of Hong Kong suggests a sham version of the treatment may actually be .

East meets West to help parents-to-be - 6abc.com

East meets West to help parents-to-be
6abc.com, PA - 23 hours ago
Heather says, "I felt healthier with the acupuncture. It forced me to focus on my overall body health, rather than on what injection you were getting next. .

Rangers' Gomez tries acupuncture - Newsday

Rangers' Gomez tries acupuncture
Newsday, NY - 48 minutes ago
BY STEVE ZIPAY | steve.zipay@newsday.com Scott Gomez might be humming that oldie if his visit to a Westchester acupuncturist helps put him back on the .
Acupuncture helping No. 19 Blue Notes
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Placebo Acupuncture Tied to Higher IVF Pregnancies - Washington Post

Placebo Acupuncture Tied to Higher IVF Pregnancies
Washington Post, United States - Nov 13, 2008
13 (HealthDay News) -- Compared to real acupuncture, placebo acupuncture was associated with significantly higher overall pregnancy rates among women .

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More Randy Savage Notes, Matt Hardy Undergoes Surgery, Cena, More (Wrestling News)
» Matt Hardy wrote on his MySpace.com page today that he underwent an acupuncture where 10 or 12 needles were stuck in his lower abdomen, groin, and inner thigh. According to Hardy, this relieved 75% of the pain in that area...

Placebo Acupuncture Tied to Higher IVF Pregnancies - Womens Health .
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Early flurry all the Canucks need to trump Rangers (ESPN)
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The Oriental And Occidental Approach To Acupuncture
What is acupuncture? It is healing through the insertion of fine needles into certain points in the body. This alleviates certain symptoms like pain and stress. Today, in Western medicine, acupuncture is used to relieve menstrual cramps ...

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