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    thought about how acupuncture, the art of sticking needles into the skin, relieves pain and doesn’t cause it? If you have pain and resting or medication doesn’t fix it then maybe give acupuncture a try. Today I am going to inform you about acupuncture and its benefits. I personally have had acupuncture and have seen the benefits first hand. I used websites with information involving acupuncture and ancient Chinese medicine. First I will share with you the history of acupuncture and how far it has

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    spirit, emotion). An example of this concept is Acupuncture.

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    Acupuncture is one of the more mysterious practices within the health industry today. Acupuncture is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine and supposedly dates back to around 100 BC. The mystery surrounding its origin mirrors the uncertainty that clouds its effectiveness in today's world. Advocates of the ancient practice credit acupuncture with being able to cure a host of ailments from dandruff to chronic back pain. The practice involves using needles to stimulate sensory nerves under

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    Acupuncture Origin Acupuncture is one of the most traditional methods of healing that have been prevalent in the world. Treatment through this method requires fine needles, which are used to stimulate the body physiologically by inserting them in some specific points of the body. It is believed that it was originated thousands of years ago somewhere in China. Since then, it has been practiced there to cure the illness. But the rest of the world remained totally unaware of any such practice till twentieth

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    Acupuncture Joint Pain

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    Acupuncture and Joint Pain: Could This treatment Option Be Right for You? Millions of people seek relief from chronic joint pain every year. The standard treatments include anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, or stretching exercises. But what are your options when these standard treatments have failed to bring you relief? Increasingly, modern medicine is looking to an ancient medicinal practice to give joint pain sufferers relief. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese

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    Case Report: Acupuncture Adverse Effect, Vasovagal Response Introduction: The aim of this case report is to bring awareness to an uncommon but important adverse effect of a vasovagal reaction when administering acupuncture. To explore the reasons behind why this response can occur, and what steps can be taken to prevent it, and how to recognize the signs it is occurring. Case presentation: K.B. is a 31 year old Caucasian female who presented to the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic in July of 2015

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    The definition of acupuncture is “to puncture with a needle” in its most basic form. Originating from China, acupuncture has spread all over the world. Its symbol is 针灸or Zhe-Jiu (Chmielnicki). Acupuncture can include traditional body needling, moxibustion, electric acupuncture, laser acupuncture, and acupressure. Moxibustion, the burning of herbs on the skin during acupuncture, is a common addition to traditional body needling. The main uses for acupuncture are getting rid of pain, protecting against

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    of Acupuncture on Musculoskeletal Pain Management Today, around 70 million Americans are affected by chronic pain, whether it be chronic headaches, back pain, abdominal pain, joint pain, or musculoskeletal pain, in general. (treatment of chronic medical conditions). For many, conventional rehabilitation therapy has proven to be an effective form of treatment, but for some, not so much. In these types of cases, doctors refer their patients to alternative forms of medicine, such as acupuncture, herbal

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    What it is? Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can be traced back at least 2,500 years. The general theory of acupuncture is based on the premise that there are patterns of energy flow (Qi) through the body that are essential for health. Disruptions of this flow are believed to be responsible for disease. Acupuncture may, it has been theorized, correct imbalances of flow at identifiable points close to the skin. http://www.medicinenet.com/acupuncture/article.htm

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    The definition of acupuncture is “to puncture with a needle” in its most basic form. Originating from China, acupuncture has spread all over the world. Its symbol is 陳 or chen. Acupuncture can include traditional body needling, moxibustion, electric acupuncture, laser acupuncture, and acupressure. The main uses for this procedure are getting rid of pain, protecting against infections, and regulating bodily functions. It has been proven to help with chemotherapy, allergies, headaches, and strokes

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