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Acupuncture
An alternative medicine adopted from the ancient Chinese, acupuncture relieves pain by inserting needles through the muscle and skin at certain points in the body. Different versions of acupuncture are practiced worldwide.
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No better (nor worse) than any other form of self-hypnosis.
Can acupuncture or reflexology help treat acid reflux?
it says that acupressure is one of the aids in to ease acid reflux and also by relaxation therapy.
Where can you see a clear diagram of the acupuncture points on the sole of your foot?
Google image search "Acupuncture foot" and it should be the very first picture.
How did acupuncture spread from china to the rest of the world?
I don't know but can someone please answer the question. I'm doing a project on acupuncture and really need to know!
Can you swim after acupuncture?
I don't see any reason why would not swim after acupuncture treatment. Swimming is good for you health and physical condition, go for it!
What mental disorders does arsenicum album treat?
Arsenicum album is a useful remedy for mental disorders with symptoms of melancholy, irritation, intense anxiety, and restlessness.
The two systems are completely different. That's like asking why does the English alphabet have only twenty six characters but the Chinese use like 4000 characters.
What problems can acupuncture cure?
Acupuncture can be used to soothe many pain related ailments such as an aching back, headache or arthritis. These are the symptoms that are commonly associated with acupuncture treatment. However, acupuncture can treat many other conditions. Addicts have been successfully treated using acupuncture. Alcoholics, drug addicts and people who would like to stop smoking have all undergone acupuncture treatments with positive results. Patients with diseases ranging from asthma to diabetes, and from impotence to high blood pressure have benefited from this type of ancient healing method.
Who used acupuncture to relieve pain and congestion?
The practice of acupuncture is based on the understanding that a vital energy, referred to as "Qi" (pronounced, "chee"), flows along channels or meridians throughout our bodies. When this Qi becomes blocked or does not flow freely, it can cause disharmony or disease. In order to correct this disharmony, the Qi must be stimulated so that it moves freely again.
Acupuncture uses very fine needles to stimulate specific points located on the body, in order to influence the Qi of the body. Stimulating acupuncture points causes both the local area being needled and other, remote areas of the body to be stimulated.
The acupuncturist uses an understanding of the flow of Qi and the actions of the various acupuncture points to treat diseases and disharmonies in the body.
Does Acupuncture hurt?Surprisingly, acupuncture is not usually painful. Acupuncture needles are a mere fraction of the size of the conventional needles that are used for injections or blood draws. The tiny acupuncture needles are quickly inserted through the skin, where the nerves that transmit pain are located.
The sensation of the insertion is like a "quick pinch", which resolves in several seconds to a minute after insertion. Once past these nerves, the needles do not usually cause pain. In fact, the sensation of the inserted needles is often referred to as being numbing, achy, heavy, distending or energizing.
How often is each needle used?The acupuncture needles that we use are single use, disposable, sterilized stainless steel needles. They will be removed from their sterile containers just before they are used on a patient, and they will be thrown away after that use. They will never be re-used on another patient.
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What do you treat with Acupuncture?The National Institutes for Health have stated that Acupuncture may be effective for:
- Addiction
- Asthma.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Headache
- Low back pain
- Menstrual cramps
- Myofascial pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Osteoarthritis
- Post-operative dental pain
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Tennis elbow
This limited list is based on the conditions for which the most efficient study models could be designed, further research is likely to uncover additional areas where acupuncture interventions are highly effective.
In clinical practice, it has been seen that acupuncture is effective in the treatment of many other conditions and symptoms. These conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Hemorrhoids
- High blood pressure
- Hot flashes
- Impotence
- Menstrual irregularities
- Morning sickness
- Neuralgias
- Sciatica.
- Sinus infections,
- Sprains, strains
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Do you just treat symptoms with Acupuncture?It is possible to effectively treat acute conditions or symptoms, such as a runny nose or back pain. The aim of Acupuncture, though, is to identify and treat the underlying cause(s) of the problem. This is called the "root" of the problem, and it is said that Acupuncture treats the root, rather than chasing the leaves (the symptoms).
Sometimes, while working on the root, it is necessary and beneficial to address some of the leaves simultaneously, but it is inherent in the medicine of acupuncture that the root is never ignored.
What is the educational background of an Acupuncturist?Educational requirements for licensure vary from state to state. In Connecticut, Acupuncturists must complete 50 semester hours of postsecondary education. They must successfully complete an acupuncture course of study in a program which is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting agency; the program of study must include a minimum of 1350 hours of training, 500 hours of which must be clinical.
Are Acupuncturists licensed?After meeting the educational requirements mentioned above, Acupuncturists must pass a DPHAS prescribed examination (Connecticut uses NCCA), which includes written and practical portions, as well as a board examination in Clean Needle Technique.
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Do you use anything besides acupuncture needles?We also utilize other modalities, or augment treatments with some of the following:
- Moxibustion: the burning of a tightly compressed form of the herb, Mugwort. This herb burns very hot, and allows us to direct heat at a particular point, meridian or area of the body. The body is not burned. This is a very soothing procedure.
- Cupping: the use of glass "cups" in which a suction is created. The cups are applied to the skin and the suction is used to promote and stimulate blood flow.
- Mild electro-acupuncture: the stimulation of acupuncture needles with a mild electrical current to stimulate the flow of Qi.
- Dietary advice: based on traditional Chinese medical theory.
- Tui-na: Chinese traditional massage/acupressure to promote and stimulate blood and Qi flow.
- Chinese prepared medicines and tinctures: used as an herbal adjunct in many cases.
Is acupuncture scientifically proven?
There is a wealth of studies on the subject, fairly recently a 2014 Australian clinical study involving over 280 men and women. This study showed that in a number of complaints, acupuncture scored "modestly better' than no treatment at all. Which is not exactly a glowing endorsement.
Other studies sometimes come up more positive, but often with regard to complaints with psychosomatic overtones like lower back pain and headaches and even then its score is often only marginally better. In some cases simulated ('make-believe') acupuncture scored better than actual acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a form of treatment that has its fierce defenders as well as skeptics who give it the same ranking as other 'ancient Chinese' medicine like rhino horn against impotence. But 'scientifically proven' as a really effective treatment for all the cases where it claims to be it isn't. It may well be that the so-called 'placebo effect' is at work here: if you firmly believe that a treatment is effective, it sometimes is.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the 'Mormon' church) has no teachings or doctrines on medical practices. A member of the Church may participate in acupuncture or other alternative medicine if they want to.
What is meant by ear acupuncture?
This technique regards the ear as having acupuncture points that correspond to other parts of the body. Ear acupuncture is often used to treat substance abuse and chronic pain syndromes.
Can acupuncture help third nerve eye paralysis?
i had treated many cases of oculomotor nerve palsy by acupuncture and electroacupuncture , and the result was amazing for me as acupuncturist and for the ophthalmic physician even for the chronic cases.
When is acupuncture most effective?
generally most effective when used as prevention or before a health condition becomes acute, but it has been used to help patients suffering from cancer and AIDS
Can acupuncture treat neck strain?
Yes, acupuncture can be used to treat neck strain. It works in two main ways:
1) By releasing tension from the muscles being treated
2) By changing the way your brain processes the pain signals being sent and by increasing the flow of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.
but it is best used in conjunction with massage. a gentle efflurage to the area will help promote blood circulation and also further help release tension and promote a speedy recovery to the micro tears
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.
Can acupuncture detect early pregnancy with the pulse rate?
No. Acupuncture does not deal with the pulse rate.
When was acupuncture first used in the US?
The first acupuncture clinic in the US was opened by Dr. Yao Wu Lee in Washington, D.C. on July 9, 1972, as is claimed.
Is acupuncture good for neuropathy?
my acupuncturist thinks it's good, but I've had only one treatment, so can't express much of an opinion yet.
For me very much so, I was crushed back in 2010 between to cement mixers at work, lucky to be alive, Any how acupuncture work for me it took a while almost a full year. but it did get much better it probably will not go totally away for me it was a large improvement hang in there do not give up time will help.
