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Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine used for treating things like chronic pain. It is also now being used to help people to quit smoking. It involves sticking sharp metal needles into specific areas of the body and adjusts the bodies energy flow.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoto stimulate and unblock the circulation of chi, by activating very specific points, called pressure points or acupoints. Acupressure seeks to stimulate the points on the chi meridians that pass close to the skin
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∙ 10y agoAccupressure will increase circulation in the body. This form of treatment has been known to melt away stress, and pains of the body and mind. Accupressure allows balance and good health to enter into the body and mind.
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∙ 13y agoIt is manual pressure (instead of needle twirling) at the relevant acupuncture sites.
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What points are there for acupuncture?
acupuncture points .... aka needles
What is alternative medicine practice where needles are inserted in some specific of the body?
Acupuncture.
What instruments or equipment are used in acupuncture?
long flexible needles are usedin acupuncture
Where can you get a wristband with acupuncture needles in it?
I don't think they make wrist bands with acupuncture needles. They have ones with magnets that can be used in a point for motion sickness. Or most acupuncturists will have press tacks which are small acupuncture needles that go on like a band-aid.
Is it possible to be allergic to acupuncture needles?
yes. i am allergic to the metal in the needles but the doctor does not know why.
Do needles hurt?
Usually yes, unless they are extremely thin, like acupuncture needles.
What is the Chinese method of curing diseases by needles?
acupuncture
Why is the ancient Chinese healing art used by needles?
Acupuncture.
What Chinese medical treatment involves needles?
acupuncture and moxibustion
Does the number of needles inserted during acupuncture affect the result?
Possibly, but the placement of the needles is more important.
What the meaning of acupuncture?
Pricking with a needle; a needle prick., The insertion of needles into the living tissues for remedial purposes., To treat with acupuncture.
What is a treatment that uses needles to relieve pain?
It is called Accupuncter.
