• Acupuncture can significantly enhance the pressure-lowering effect of other treatments. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Also, acupuncture has fewer adverse side effects than many of the standard treatments for back pain . (webmd.com)
  • If other treatments have failed and you are considering acupuncture, discuss it with your doctor. (webmd.com)
  • The most common treatments include acupuncture and herbal supplements. (ohsu.edu)
  • Angela says she's ready for more acupuncture treatments, too. (oprah.com)
  • Acupuncture and acupressure (the stimulation of the points with the fingers and hands) treatments are aimed at unblocking the meridians, easing muscle tension, and stimulating the energy and blood flow so the natural healing mechanisms of the body are adjusted, striking a balance in the body. (mydr.com.au)
  • The key is a sufficient number of acupuncture treatments and sufficient stimulation on the right acupuncture points. (prlog.org)
  • Patients accepted acupuncture treatment every other day in both groups for 3 months with a total of 36 treatments and the needles were retained for 30 minutes for both groups during each treatment. (prlog.org)
  • Eyesight and the macular retinal structure, including the macular nerve fiber layer (MNFL), retinal neurepithelium layer (RNL), pigment epithelium and choroid capillary composite lay (PECCL), were evaluated separately before, right after and 3 months after the acupuncture treatments. (prlog.org)
  • Acupuncture treatments can ease the severity of the condition as well as lessen the frequency with which it occurs. (healthy.net)
  • In addition to acupuncture, the practitioner may determine that additional treatment is needed, such as cupping, electroacupuncture, and Chinese herbal treatments. (hubpages.com)
  • Some of the well-done studies don't show that true acupuncture is better than sham [treatments] and that's where a lot of issues come in," says Tang. (discovermagazine.com)
  • In a study by Stener-Victorin et al from the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fertility Centre, Scandinavia and the University of Gothenburg, women are encouraged to receive acupuncture treatments pre and post embryo transfer . (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Clinical observations from the Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness suggest that the most effective fertility treatments involve a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and traditional medicine. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • The SIO-ASCO clinical guideline will provide very timely recommendations for physicians to incorporate nonpharmacological treatments such as acupuncture and massage to improve pain management for patients impacted by cancer. (medscape.com)
  • The guidelines support 3 to 6 treatments of acupuncture to produce functional improvement. (bartleby.com)
  • Sometimes, the first acupuncture session will be more painful than the succeeding treatments because certain acupoints are being activated for the first time. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • An acupuncture session may last for 30 minutes, and the patient is advised to receive at least two treatments a week for several months until their body has regained homeostasis. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • Yes, several health journals have shown that acupuncture can treat all kinds of pain, including those linked to cancer treatments and post-surgery. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • Do you go for acupuncture treatments? (todaysparent.com)
  • Introduce attendees new ways to tailor acupuncture treatments to their individual patients. (medicalacupuncture.org)
  • [1] Clinically, they are the focus of acupuncture , acupressure , sonopuncture , and laser acupuncture treatments. (citizendium.org)
  • That includes acupuncture, but it does have benefits that conventional treatments like psychotherapy and medication do not, Eshkevari says. (everydayhealth.com)
  • They were generally enthusiastic, although they reported finding it difficult to organize group treatments and to find time for acupuncture sessions if they were not scheduled. (lu.se)
  • They found that, looking at all the research together, women who underwent acupuncture were 65% more likely to have a successful embryo transfer compared with those who underwent a "sham" version of the treatment, or no extra treatment at all. (bbc.co.uk)
  • It also showed there was greater improvement in pain for people who got acupuncture compared to those who received a "sham" treatment. (webmd.com)
  • Other studies have found, though, that sham acupuncture can be as effective as actual acupuncture. (webmd.com)
  • Those studies also found that, compared to standard treatment, both actual acupuncture and sham acupuncture are more effective. (webmd.com)
  • A recent study from the British Medical Journal found that among women who received acupuncture and IVF, the pregnancy rates were 65% higher and the rates of live births were nearly twice as high than among women who received IVF with sham acupuncture or no acupuncture. (healthy.net)
  • In patients with postprandial distress syndrome (PDS), acupuncture was safe and effective for symptom relief and even elimination, a randomized sham-controlled trial from China indicated. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The estimated elimination rate of cardinal symptoms targeted by the study was 27.8% in the acupuncture group and 17.3% in the sham group (difference 10.5 points, 95% CI 0.08-20.9, P =0.034). (medpagetoday.com)
  • They were randomly assigned to 12 sessions (20 minutes three times a week) in an acupuncture arm (n=138) or a sham acupuncture arm (n=140) for 4 weeks. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Acupuncture is also tricky to study in blinded, randomized controlled trials because designing a sham treatment to use on the control groups hasn't been easy. (discovermagazine.com)
  • In addition, the studies were not consistent with the method of sham acupuncture , which might produce some therapeutic effect in the studies. (bartleby.com)
  • The 226 women in the trial were all taking a third-generation aromatase inhibitor- anastrozole (Arimidex®) ® , letrozole (Femara®) ® , or exemestane (Aromasin®) ® -after surgery for early-stage HR-positive breast cancer and were randomly assigned to receive true acupuncture, sham acupuncture (placebo), or no treatment. (cancer.gov)
  • Sham acupuncture involves shallow insertion of short, thin needles at non-acupuncture points. (cancer.gov)
  • 59 received sham acupuncture on the same schedule as the true acupuncture group, and the remaining 57 received no treatment. (cancer.gov)
  • The no-treatment group was included to control for any possible benefits or possible negative effects of the sham acupuncture, Dr. Hershman explained. (cancer.gov)
  • So-called "sham" acupuncture (insertion of needles at points other than those used in acupuncture) often puts pressure on acupressure points, making measuring acupuncture effects difficult. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Comparing acupuncture to the control practice of sham acupuncture is complicated because the comparison therapy is still a relaxation practice with a provider. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In the S1200 study, presented at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) and reported by Medscape Medical News , acupuncture significantly reduced joint pain related to aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy in postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer compared with placebo (sham acupuncture) or no treatment. (medscape.com)
  • In the study, conducted at nine large community practices and two academic centers, 58% of the 110 patients who received true acupuncture twice a week for 6 weeks experienced a statistically significant reduction in the "worst pain" score, compared with 31% for the 59 patients who received sham acupuncture and 30% for 57 who received no treatment. (medscape.com)
  • There are several types of acupuncture needles. (mydr.com.au)
  • In ancient China, 9 different types of acupuncture needle were used. (mydr.com.au)
  • Several different types of acupuncture exist, all originating from different parts of the world. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Dr. Oz introduces her to acupuncturist Daniel Hsu, who takes Angela backstage for a full acupuncture treatment on her pained shoulder. (oprah.com)
  • Acupuncture therapy A man is being still while taken care of by the acupuncturist. (istockphoto.com)
  • This is one reason why those choosing to include acupuncture in their treatment regimen should only be treated by an acupuncturist who specializes in treating fertility disorders. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Acupuncturist Christine Kaiser, MS, LAc, LCH, FABORM , of the UH Connor Integrative Health Institute, describes two recent studies - one comparing acupuncture to intravenous morphine in the ER , the other on whether acupuncture is more than just a placebo effect - that provide some compelling evidence of the therapy's effectiveness. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Most of the time, an acupuncturist would insert the needles at least one inch deep since most acupuncture points are located on the skin's surface. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • And, having acupuncture, along with engaging with the acupuncturist, as an alternative or in addition to taking prescription pain medications may help patients feel empowered to manage joint pain that can occur as a side effect of their cancer treatment, said Ann O'Mara, Ph.D., R.N., head of palliative care research in NCI's Division of Cancer Prevention . (cancer.gov)
  • Services Risa Silverstein is an Acupuncturist or Acupuncture office in Watchung, NJ. (wellness.com)
  • Acupuncturist like Risa Silverstein offer services that often include facial renewal acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, Gua Sha, Zen Shiatsu, Chinese herbal formula, herbal medicine, smoking cessation and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). (wellness.com)
  • Jun J. Mao, MD, chief of the Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and a licensed acupuncturist, and colleagues recently performed a systematic review of 45 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center websites and found that 89% of those websites in 2016 provided information about acupuncture, among other integrative medicine modalities-up from 59% in 2009, a 30% increase. (medscape.com)
  • In 2013, Rom E. wrote a review article in Acupuncture in Medicine, indicating that acupuncture or ear acupressure may help protect patients from blindness when used as a complementary method to other forms of treatment such as eye drops, laser or surgery. (selfgrowth.com)
  • The doctors concluded that both acupuncture and acupressure (the act of applying physical pressure to acupuncture points with hands, elbows, or other devices) were extremely effective in the relief of morning sickness and overall nausea. (healthy.net)
  • Although various different techniques of acupuncture practice have emerged, the method used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) seems to be the most widely adopted in the US. (wikipedia.org)
  • Over the weekend, i saw a particularly egregiously credulous treatment of acupuncture online for Washingtonian Magazine by Elissa Miolene entitled Acupuncture: Demystifying an Ancient Practice . (scienceblogs.com)
  • Some research suggests acupuncture was a common practice as early as 2797 BC. (scienceblogs.com)
  • But many still see acupuncture as an out-there practice that has tentative results. (scienceblogs.com)
  • I couldn't resist taking a look at the acupuncture practice where Miolene got her acupuncture treatment and, most likely, much of the information she used in this article. (scienceblogs.com)
  • The practice is Transformational Acupuncture , and it's located in one of my favorite parts of Washington, DC, a part of the city I like to visit whenever I happen to be in DC, namely DuPont Circle. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Although knife making and acupuncture still value the traditional master-apprentice teaching practices, it is time for acupuncture, like knife manufacture, to advance towards scientific methodology for assessing practice outcomes and effectiveness. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Its spread to the West has been relatively slow but steady, and in recent years acupuncture has found increasing acceptance in Western medical practice, particularly in pain relief. (mydr.com.au)
  • Acupuncture is a medical practice that involves inserting hair-thin needles into the skin at specific points, known as acupuncture points, to manipulate the body's energy, or qi. (hubpages.com)
  • The program will focus on a diverse array of topics that are of interest to health care professionals engaged in, or interested in, incorporating medical acupuncture in their practice. (medicalacupuncture.org)
  • Surveys and evaluations from previous symposia indicate there is a desire for more information about acupuncture techniques that honor the rich history of Asian medicine as applied to the contemporary, Western medical practice. (medicalacupuncture.org)
  • Provide time for networking with leaders, peers and friends who practice medical acupuncture. (medicalacupuncture.org)
  • Currently, Oklahoma considers acupuncture to be within a medical doctor's scope of practice. (naturalhealers.com)
  • Chiropractors are also permitted to practice acupuncture. (naturalhealers.com)
  • The state does not offer acupuncture licensure, although medical doctors, osteopaths, and chiropractors are able to practice acupuncture with additional training, testing, or certification. (naturalhealers.com)
  • You'll need to take any required exams before you can earn licensure and practice acupuncture. (naturalhealers.com)
  • Until recently, it was believed that the existence of acupoints could not be scientifically demonstrated because the theoretical system underlying acupuncture was mystical in nature and the practice of acupuncture was alien to the scientific method . (citizendium.org)
  • (verif+quote needed) , published in the US Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , showed that a seemingly unimportant area of the fifth toe could cause an activation of the visual cortex , when properly localized and stimulated in accordance with traditional acupuncture theory and practice. (citizendium.org)
  • With the current standard practice of using single-use, sterile acupuncture needles, this risk is greatly decreased. (cdc.gov)
  • Acupuncture is most often used to attempt pain relief, though acupuncturists say that it can also be used for a wide range of other conditions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Then, she completely buys into the revisionist history of acupuncture promulgated by acupuncturists and other advocates of acupuncture that presents it as being some sort of ancient discipline that was "discovered" by the West in the 1970s. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Not that that's stopped acupuncturists and acupuncture advocates from trying desperately to show that acupuncture "works," even if it means hooking up acupuncture needles to electrode s and turning it into transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS). (scienceblogs.com)
  • Acupuncturists insert needles in specific ear acupuncture points to provide chronic back pain and cancer pain relief. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The state doesn't license acupuncturists, however, medical doctors, osteopaths, chiropractors, and physician assistants can perform acupuncture in the state of Alabama with no additional training required. (naturalhealers.com)
  • Nangia, who does prescribes acupuncture for some of her patients, was asked to comment on the obstacles that might keep others from prescribing, and how clinicians can learn more as well as find suitable acupuncturists. (medscape.com)
  • Each center has to compile its own list of acupuncturists they want to refer to, and it takes time to build a list like that, but acupuncture is one more supportive care service we should be offering our patients," Nangia said. (medscape.com)
  • Mao, at MSKCC, also said that oncologists can ask whether their cancer patients use acupuncture for pain as a way of locating acupuncturists in the area. (medscape.com)
  • Scientific investigation has not found any histological or physiological evidence for traditional Chinese concepts such as qi, meridians, and acupuncture points, and many modern practitioners no longer support the existence of life force energy (qi) or meridians, which was a major part of early belief systems. (wikipedia.org)
  • The theory of acupuncture goes something like this: An essential life energy called qi (pronounced "chee") flows through the body along 20 invisible channels called meridians. (arthritis.org)
  • More than 2,000 acupuncture points connect to the meridians. (arthritis.org)
  • This block in the energy flow can be cleared away with the insertion of acupuncture needles at special acupuncture points along the meridians. (mydr.com.au)
  • Acupuncture accomplishes homeostasis when Qi (pronounced "chee"), which is defined as "energy" or "vital force", flows smoothly and unobstructed through a system of channels called meridians, thus helping to regulate the body's activities. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Approximately 2,000 different acupuncture points lie along the body's meridians. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Acupuncture helps to stimulate the flow of energy by accessing the meridians through several acupuncture points in the body. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • According to the tradition, there are several hundred acupuncture points, distributed along the meridians , which are believed to link to specific organs, as well as many 'extra points' that are not associated with a particular meridian. (citizendium.org)
  • Acupuncture is an Eastern medical therapy that employs a strategy of inserting filiform (solid, instead of hollow) needles into specific points in order to maintain the flow and balance of Qi in the body, which activates the body's natural and instinctive healing capability. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Modern acupuncture applies Western medicine, using needles to stimulate your body's systems. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Auricular acupuncture was developed in France, and it focuses all of the body's acupuncture points in just the ear. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Depending on where the needles go, acupuncture can cause the nervous system to produce painkilling chemicals, jump-start the body's natural ability to heal itself, or stimulate the part of the brain that controls emotions, including anxiety. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Led by Eshkevari, researchers at Georgetown University used lab studies to demonstrate that acupuncture slows the body's production of stress hormones. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Because it regulates the body's chemical balance naturally, acupuncture can even prevent people from needing medication at all, he says. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Research has shown that acupuncture reduces nausea and vomiting after surgery and chemotherapy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have shown that acupuncture elicits changes in the brain that correlate with neurological effects. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Research has shown that acupuncture may have a role in relieving tension headaches and migraines. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • Most recently, another phase 3 trial, Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) S1200, has shown that acupuncture is a viable alternative to medication to relieve symptoms related to cancer and cancer treatment-in this case, joint pain associated with aromatase inhibitors. (medscape.com)
  • A third study published in Evidence Based Complementary Alternative Medicine, 2012, evaluates the effects of acupuncture on blood flow in humans with ultrasound color Doppler imaging by Takayama S. et al. (selfgrowth.com)
  • National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: "Acupuncture for Pain. (webmd.com)
  • Acupuncture is one of many complementary medicine therapies at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative Medicine. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • It is here, in a complementary role, that acupuncture is important and shows its greatest strength. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • A key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) , acupuncture is an alternative complementary therapy that focuses on the improvement of a person's overall wellbeing by stimulating specific points, called acupoints, in the body using thin needles to relieve pain and treat various health conditions. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • With the national crisis of opioid abuse focusing attention on nonpharmaceutical pain relief, new data on acupuncture has oncologists taking a deeper look at this complementary therapy. (medscape.com)
  • There's a lot of research that says when we put an acupuncture needle into the body, a number of physiological mechanisms occurs," says Brian Berman, MD, professor of family and community medicine and director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. (arthritis.org)
  • Deepen your understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as you study to become a Doctor of Acupuncture and gain advanced skills in diagnostic studies and collaborative and integrative care. (bastyr.edu)
  • Acupuncture is one of the most popular and highly utilized services offered at the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • This distinction is crucial as it relates to how acupuncture fits into a patient's total healthcare experience at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • New guidelines highlight the role that integrative pain management techniques, such as massage, acupuncture, and music therapy, can play in relieving certain types of cancer pain in adults. (medscape.com)
  • You may also contact the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture for the name of a doctor who does acupuncture. (webmd.com)
  • Kitt completed her acupuncture training through the CuraCore Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians program in Colorado which focuses on teaching acupuncture from a scientific perspective. (constantcontact.com)
  • The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is designing the 2024 Symposium to meet an expressed need to explore the mechanisms of acupuncture from several different perspectives and to examine current scientific research in the field of medical acupuncture. (medicalacupuncture.org)
  • The Symposium is designed for instruction and training of health care professionals interested in, or already practicing, medical acupuncture. (medicalacupuncture.org)
  • The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. (medicalacupuncture.org)
  • The current practices have evolved into a system of medicine that aims to restore and maintain health by the insertion of fine needles into points (called acupuncture points or acupoints) just below the surface of the skin. (mydr.com.au)
  • Catgut implantation is one kind of acupuncture, where specific acupuncture points are gently and continuously stimulated till the ailment is improved and designed results are achieved. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Studies show that specific and largely predictable areas of brain activation and deactivation occur when considering the traditional Chinese functions attributable to certain specific acupuncture points. (citizendium.org)
  • Acupuncture is, as David Colqhoun and Steve Novella have put it, a theatrical placebo. (scienceblogs.com)
  • As Steve Novella and David Colquhoun put it, acupuncture is basically a theatrical placebo , which is why rigorous studies consistently fail to find a treatment effect due to acupuncture that is detectably greater than placebo. (scienceblogs.com)
  • The authors noted that acupuncture for refractory PDS has been previously examined in only one adequately powered, placebo-controlled study . (medpagetoday.com)
  • Acupuncture is a theatrical placebo based on pre-scientific notions of anatomy and physiology. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • This trial demonstrated that, compared with placebo , acupuncture may provide a durable, nonpharmacologic option for improving the musculoskeletal symptoms experienced by these patients," said Raquel Reinbolt, M.D., a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, who was not involved with the study. (cancer.gov)
  • The placebo for acupuncture may involve using opaque sheaths containing a blunt needle or toothpick that is pressed against the skin but is not inserted, though this would still put pressure on acupuncture points. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Unblocking the flow of this energy by sticking needles in "acupoints" located all over the body (although there is no agreement on where they are) is the putative point of acupuncture. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Some forms of acupuncture aim to rebalance qi with needles that touch acupuncture points (acupoints) throughout your body. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The technique of acupuncture involves placing hair-thin needles in various pressure points (called acupoints ) throughout the body. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Acupuncture points (also called "acupoints or tsubo"), are, according to the earliest oriental extant medical treatise, the Yellow Emperor's Classic , "holes" on the surface of the body enabling the life force, or qi (ch'i) to pass in an out of the body. (citizendium.org)
  • Regarding modalities for which there was stronger evidence, the panel highlighted several recommendations regarding acupuncture, reflexology, hypnosis, and massage. (medscape.com)
  • However, some people might have side effects from medicines, therefore they choose to have alternatives, such as, massage and acupuncture. (bartleby.com)
  • Common Ground Wellness Cooperative (CGWC) is made up of wellness practitioners that specialize in a variety of modalities such as massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, and more! (pdxpipeline.com)
  • Most of the authors are associated with the Acupuncture-Moxibustion School of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine or its affiliated hospital. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Respondents who had utilized acupuncture and/or moxibustion tended to be older than those who had no experience. (hindawi.com)
  • In conclusion, annual utilization of acupuncture and/or moxibustion was estimated at more than 6%, and the percentage of those with a lifetime experience was ∼25%, thus demonstrating the relatively higher utilization of the remedy in Japan over utilization in western countries. (hindawi.com)
  • Application of the treatment for musculoskeletal problems and utilization by the older population were specific standouts of the use of acupuncture and/or moxibustion in Japan. (hindawi.com)
  • and observed acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping procedures. (cdc.gov)
  • Auricular acupuncture, or ear acupuncture, is a type of acupuncture that involves stimulating specific areas of your ear. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • In the United States, practitioners most often use the type of acupuncture based on Traditional Chinese Medicine , which restores the natural flow of energy by stimulating pressure points throughout the body that correspond to various organ systems. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Different case studies suggested that electro-acupuncture, a type of acupuncture in which a pair of needles are connected to a battery that generates electric pulses, has been shown to help with angina in some patients. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • In the Eastern theory of medicine, the main therapeutic goal of acupuncture is encouraging the human body towards achieving homeostasis, which is defined as a natural state of balance in physiological operations and organ function. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The goal of acupuncture is to relieve a health condition or symptom, such as pain. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The goal of acupuncture is to remove energy blockages and balance energy levels, which in turn helps in regulating physical, mental, and emotional health. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • They also looked at the amount of time it took to reduce pain, and the average amount of time for acupuncture was 16 minutes while morphine was 28 minutes. (uhhospitals.org)
  • Here, there was no evidence of any extra benefit from acupuncture, suggesting that offering the treatment in Europe might not offer as great, or any, increases in success rates. (bbc.co.uk)
  • However, in this situation, an individual could still benefit from acupuncture and herbs because of the potential effect of the improved ovarian and follicular function. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Although a vast majority of people believe Western medicine is the only cure to sickness, many people benefit from acupuncture everyday. (bartleby.com)
  • Acupuncture is generally safe when done by appropriately trained practitioners using clean needle technique and single-use needles. (wikipedia.org)
  • Acupuncture in children is a safe treatment option with a low risk of bad side effects if done by properly trained practitioners, according to a new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics. (go.com)
  • Our results support those from adult studies, which have found that acupuncture is safe when performed by appropriately trained practitioners," wrote the authors, led by Denise Adams, a research associate at the University of Alberta. (go.com)
  • Medical practitioners with no experience as well as those with extensive backgrounds in acupuncture will find the program useful to their medical practices. (medicalacupuncture.org)
  • Licensed practitioners do not necessarily have a medical degree, although some medical doctors, often pain specialists, are trained and licensed to perform acupuncture. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Blinding (preventing research subjects and practitioners from knowing which people were given which treatment) is challenging in acupuncture studies. (msdmanuals.com)
  • However, a 2007 NIH study said that of 5,981 patients suffering from long-term pain, the average success rate after acupuncture treatment was near 80 percent. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Guidelines from the American Pain Society and American College of Physicians say doctors should consider acupuncture as an alternative therapy for patients with chronic low-back pain that's not helped by conventional treatment. (webmd.com)
  • Pain is the most common concern that leads our patients to seek acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. (ohsu.edu)
  • 1 In this week's BMJ an economic evaluation by Ratcliffe and colleagues shows that acupuncture is relatively cost effective as an adjunct to usual care for patients with persistent non-specific lower back pain. (bmj.com)
  • In addition, patients in the acupuncture group also reported improvements in dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Dr. Lumiere began an acupuncture program for low-income patients at the 45th Street Medical Clinic in 2000. (bastyr.edu)
  • For example, serotonin may be released following acupuncture, therefore helping patients feel more relaxed and sustain a sense of well-being that lasts for hours thereafter, if not longer. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The panel determined, for instance, that acupuncture should be offered for aromatase-related joint pain in patients with breast cancer and that it can be offered for general or musculoskeletal pain from cancer. (medscape.com)
  • Effectiveness Of Acupuncture On Patients With Chronic Pain. (bartleby.com)
  • Acupuncture or electro-acupuncture are at least as good as some drugs in treating depression or sometimes can improve the benefits of certain drugs, thus helping to relieve the suffering of some patients. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Many researches have shown an improvement in hypertension patients who had had acupuncture performed on them. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • To evaluate the acceptance of acupuncture, the study examined how often patients chose acupuncture when offered on schedule, and how often they asked for extra acupuncture sessions. (lu.se)
  • Patients rated their subjective health using the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) and visual analogue scale (VAS), treatment satisfaction with usual care and acupuncture, and health-related quality of life with the RAND36 instrument. (lu.se)
  • Results: Despite an initially moderate level of trust in acupuncture, the utilization rate of the scheduled acupuncture was 89% and patients asked for extra acupuncture sessions on 28 occasions. (lu.se)
  • [ 1 ] However, a lack of awareness about advances in acupuncture research is one reason some oncologists do not prescribe it for patients. (medscape.com)
  • Today, there are enough well conducted phase 3 trials of acupuncture showing benefits for multiple symptoms-not just arthralgias, but also fatigue and hot flashes-and physicians are starting to realize that this is an actual therapy we can offer to patients to help them," said Julie Nangia, MD, an assistant professor and director of the Breast Cancer Prevention and High Risk Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine. (medscape.com)
  • Many patients are using acupuncture without telling their doctor," he said. (medscape.com)
  • based on the treatment of the blank control group , the patients in the observation group were treated with acupuncture at bilateral Ciliao (BL 32) one hour after delivery for 20 min (the acupuncture was given only once). (bvsalud.org)
  • Although there have been reports of acupuncture procedures resulting in patients becoming infected with HIV, HBV, and HCV, these incidents were, in most cases, related to exposure to improperly sterilized reusable needles. (cdc.gov)
  • Acupuncture began in China more than 2,500 years ago. (webmd.com)
  • Here's the irony-acupuncture has been around for 2,500 years in China," Dr. Oz says. (oprah.com)
  • Although their analysis suggested that pediatric acupuncture is generally safe if done by a qualified practitioner, the authors say their review only represents a small number of cases. (go.com)
  • This concept might seem outdated to some, but Daniel Hsu, DAOM (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), LAc, a practitioner at New York AcuHealth Acupuncture in New York City, says Qi is just a metaphor for metabolic function, or the chemical reactions constantly taking place in the body. (everydayhealth.com)
  • However, there is still a potential risk to the acupuncture practitioner for BBP exposures from needles freshly removed from a patient's skin. (cdc.gov)
  • What is auricular acupuncture? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Auricular acupuncture is believed to be just as effective as whole body acupuncture, because stimulating the ear is thought to affect chi flow throughout the body. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Korean hand acupuncture is similar to auricular acupuncture, except that the focal point is the hand, rather than the ear. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Several small studies have suggested that acupuncture may alleviate aromatase inhibitor-related joint pain and stiffness, although others have shown no benefit, said Dr. Hershman, who presented the findings of the new study December 7 at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. (cancer.gov)
  • In the 20th century, as it spread to the United States and Western countries, spiritual elements of acupuncture that conflicted with scientific knowledge were sometimes abandoned in favor of simply tapping needles into acupuncture points. (wikipedia.org)
  • Acupuncture involves stimulating specific points on the body. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Acupuncture stimulates specific points along the channels of energy running through the body. (ohsu.edu)
  • Chen said that one of the acupuncture points related to sleep issues is in the ear. (go.com)
  • We insert in acupuncture points, those related to nerve endings. (go.com)
  • There are hundreds of acupuncture points within the meridian system. (mydr.com.au)
  • Acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points on the body to loosen up the blockage, releasing the qi. (hubpages.com)
  • They may also adjust your clothing to access acupuncture points. (hubpages.com)
  • is embedded in the acupuncture points and enhanced the point stimulation for 7-14 days. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Acupuncture is a treatment that uses very thin steel needles inserted into your skin to stimulate specific points throughout your body. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The idea behind acupuncture is that stimulating these points with acupuncture needles or pressure relieves obstructions in the flow of energy, enabling the body to heal. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Are the acupuncture points different after an insemination, IVF, or donor-egg transfer than before? (americanpregnancy.org)
  • There are 6 contraindicated acupuncture points which should be avoided when the patient is pregnant or pregnancy is suspected. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • The risk of miscarriage may increase if incorrect acupuncture points are used during pregnancy. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Certain acupuncture points are ascribed different functions according to different systems within the TCM framework. (citizendium.org)
  • Acupuncture involves stimulating specific points on the body, usually by inserting very fine needles into the skin and underlying tissues. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Acupuncture is highly recommended as an adjunct to other natural therapies or conventional medicine . (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • The semi-standardized National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) ear acupuncture protocol, sometimes combined with needling at 2 traditional acupuncture point locations on the body, had been implemented as a voluntary adjunct to usual care, twice weekly. (lu.se)
  • Title : Offering Acupuncture as an Adjunct for Tobacco Cessation: A Community Clinic Experience Personal Author(s) : Chang, Emiley;Fung, Lei-Chun;Li, Chin-Shang;Lin, Tzu-Chun;Tam, Leonard;Tang, Carrie;Tong, Elisa K. (cdc.gov)
  • Acupuncture is said to help relieve pain by either diverting or changing the painful sensations that are sent to the brain to then alert you to the pain within the body. (bartleby.com)
  • Acupuncture is the procedure of inserting needles, in a therapeutic way, to relieve pain and stress. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • The conclusions of trials and systematic reviews of acupuncture generally provide no good evidence of benefit, which suggests that it is not an effective method of healthcare. (wikipedia.org)
  • You can read it for yourself, but basically it shows nothing, concluding (as is the case with most systematic reviews of acupuncture as an intervention for, well, anything) that "there is currently insufficient evidence from research on acupuncture in the treatment of specific anxiety disorders for firm conclusions to be drawn. (scienceblogs.com)
  • This study explains why there are big differences in the therapeutic effects of acupuncture treatment on macular degeneration, glaucoma, dry eyes and other eye problems. (prlog.org)
  • For most members of the scientific community and the general public, acupuncture is likely the most recognized therapeutic type of Traditional Chinese Medicine. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used in combination with conventional reproductive medical care or as a primary treatment approach. (healthy.net)
  • Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine can also be effective as a stand-alone approach to treat infertility for those not undergoing conventional medical treatment. (healthy.net)
  • Does acupuncture take the place of conventional medicine? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • No. Acupuncture is not a substitute for conventional medical diagnosis and treatment. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Research offers limited, but in some cases promising, evidence that acupuncture can help with arthritis symptoms. (arthritis.org)
  • We are planning to research on the long-term effect of acupuncture that incorporates objective outcomes and daily measurement of symptoms. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Acupuncture was mainly used for musculoskeletal symptoms, and a detailed breakdown of the musculoskeletal symptoms identified in the 2005 survey showed 50.9% for low back pain, 35.9% for shoulder stiffness and 12.0% for knee pain. (hindawi.com)
  • Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese method used to relieve some health conditions and symptoms, such as pain. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Root acupuncture addresses the total energy imbalance in the body, while local acupuncture treats specific symptoms. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Acupuncture is effective in treating several disorders and symptoms, though further study is needed. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Browse 2,300+ acupuncture stock videos and clips available to use in your projects, or search for chinese medicine or acupuncture needle to find more stock footage and b-roll video clips. (istockphoto.com)
  • This section presents the evidence identified through a search and review of literature related to the effectiveness of acupuncture to reduce pain medication use in the patient with chronic pain. (bartleby.com)
  • The theory behind acupuncture is that stimulation of specific areas on the skin affects the functioning of certain organs of the body. (mydr.com.au)
  • She cites a recent study conducted by the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management in which the effects of active acupuncture could be seen 'often within minutes of stimulation. (healthy.net)
  • However, scientific evidence suggests alternate explanations for why acupuncture might provide pain relief. (arthritis.org)
  • Irina says "there's a large body of clinical research in reputable journals that offer supporting evidence of acupuncture being effective to address pain complaints. (forbes.com)
  • The good news is chronic low back pain is one of the conditions that research suggests acupuncture may be an effective tool for treating. (webmd.com)
  • One recent review of 22 acupuncture studies showed that it provided short-term relief from chronic back pain. (webmd.com)
  • University of Maryland Medical Center: "Study Analysis Shows Acupuncture Effective for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain. (webmd.com)
  • Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are ancient forms of medicine that can help ease pain, reduce stress and improve your quality of life. (ohsu.edu)
  • Acupuncture and TCM can help pain management. (ohsu.edu)
  • Learn how Dr. Luo treats pain and what acupuncture is really like. (ohsu.edu)
  • Acupuncture treats any condition from allergies to, obviously, pain to gastrointestinal issues-a wide range of chronic diseases," Daniel says. (oprah.com)
  • When the acupuncture needle is inserted, a slight, dull pain, tingling or electrical-like sensation may be felt which is called the 'De Qi' sensation and this indicates the Qi has been accessed. (mydr.com.au)
  • Hardcastle states "Acupuncture has been used to successfully treat heartburn and hemorrhoids in the second trimester…In the third, it can provide relief from sciatica (which is inflammation or pain in the sciatic nerve of the back - often the baby will be pressed against it), joint pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome, which many women develop later in pregnancy. (healthy.net)
  • Acupuncture is a safe, healthy, and natural means of reducing pain and discomfort for a variety of afflictions during pregnancy. (healthy.net)
  • Another acupuncture approach treats myofascial pain . (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Dogs, cats, horses, and even birds and rabbits are getting acupuncture to treat conditions ranging from pain to skin problems to urinary tract disorders. (howstuffworks.com)
  • But for the purpose of this conversation and pain, I also had acupuncture for whiplash, took it away in one treatment. (uhhospitals.org)
  • I read in some cases, acupuncture can actually be more effective than morphine when treating pain. (uhhospitals.org)
  • We're particularly looking at how acupuncture can treat chronic pain. (uhhospitals.org)
  • In addition, CA MTUS Acupuncture Medical Treatment Guidelines state that acupuncture can be used to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, increase range of motion, decrease the side effect of medication-induced nausea, promote relaxation in an anxious patient, and reduce muscle spasm. (bartleby.com)
  • Acupuncture does not usually cause pain or discomfort. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • Acupuncture can ease the pain of serious, long-term headaches such as migraines. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • A large, rigorous clinical trial showed that acupuncture may reduce joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors in women with breast cancer. (cancer.gov)
  • Acupuncture can reduce joint pain caused by drugs called aromatase inhibitors , according to results from a large, rigorous study of this approach in postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer . (cancer.gov)
  • She and her colleagues designed their large study to get a clearer answer to the question of whether acupuncture can relieve aromatase inhibitor-related pain. (cancer.gov)
  • Not just for pain, acupuncture is a natural way to treat anxiety. (everydayhealth.com)
  • You might think acupuncture is for hipsters who don't believe in Western medicine or for your aging parent with chronic back pain , but a growing body of research shows that acupuncture can help treat a condition that affects everyone from time to time: anxiety. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Acupuncture is one of these therapies, which has been used in the treatment of TMD with great success, since it operates both locally in muscle relaxation and pain control, and systemically, seeking the patient´s physical, mental and emotional balance. (bvsalud.org)
  • Trained in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City, she graduated within the top 1% of her class. (forbes.com)
  • As a rule, you'll need to take exams from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), although there are exceptions. (naturalhealers.com)
  • Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-2000-0341-2839, Dallas Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dallas, Texas. (cdc.gov)
  • This acupuncture program includes robust clinical training at both our teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health, and our off-site community care clinics. (bastyr.edu)
  • Previous clinical trials on acupuncture (in humans) often didn't include enough people and didn't last long enough, according to Langevin. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Objective: The aim of this non-randomized, mixed-methods observational study was to describe the utilization rate and nurses' experiences of ear acupuncture in a highly specialized clinic for eating disorders in Sweden, in which acupuncture had been implemented as part of routine clinical care. (lu.se)
  • The Dutch and US research, published in the British Medical Journal, found for every 10 IVF cycles with acupuncture, there would be one extra pregnancy. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Acupuncture and TCM can support you during pregnancy and labor. (ohsu.edu)
  • is article, "Acupuncture During Pregnancy," Jonathon Hardcastle takes acupuncture's benefits a step further and discusses pregnancy in the later trimesters. (healthy.net)
  • When performed in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular medical appointments, acupuncture can help women to reach their goals of a healthy baby and a smooth pregnancy. (healthy.net)
  • Acupuncture is often combined with herbal remedies to treat elevated follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), repeated pregnancy loss , unexplained (idiopathic) infertility , luteal phase defect, hyperprolactinemia (when not caused by a prolactinoma), Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) with anovulatory cycles and male factor including men affected with sperm-DNA-fragmentation. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Could it be that acupuncture is the secret to Gwen Stefani 's perfect pregnancy glow? (todaysparent.com)
  • NIOSH investigators found that acupuncture and cupping procedures can expose employees to BBPs. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr. Donnica Moore, a doctor and advice columnist of women's health, also addressed the efficacy of acupuncture for morning sickness. (healthy.net)
  • Many academic medical centers and healthcare organizations, including the World Health Organization, continue to investigate and explore the efficacy of acupuncture. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The traditional Chinese treatment of acupuncture is an affective alternative medicine that has been around for thousands of years. (bartleby.com)
  • There is some evidence that acupuncture works by stimulating the nervous system. (ohsu.edu)
  • In order to take an NCCAOM exam, you'll need to have graduated from a school that's been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAOM). (naturalhealers.com)
  • Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body. (wikipedia.org)
  • Acupuncture needs to migrate from a mind- body-spirit medicine described by Hui et al. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Kendall [3] scientifically described the mechanisms of action of acupuncture as based upon early Chinese descriptions of "blood circulation, organization of the cardiovascular system, somatovisceral relationships (communication between the external body and the internal organs), immune system function and the organization of the musculoskeletal system. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Acupuncture is just one part of the broader system of treatment known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which is based on the concept of an energy flow through the body called Qi or Chi. (mydr.com.au)
  • Acupuncture has been around for 3,000 years and comes from traditional Chinese medicine , which aims to prevent and treat health issues with mind and body practices. (discovermagazine.com)
  • The body responds to acupuncture depending on where the needle is placed and how the area is stimulated, says Chi-Tsai Tang, a rehabilitation physician in the department of orthopedics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. (discovermagazine.com)
  • If you're familiar with the charts from traditional Chinese medicine showing an outline of the human body with needles jutting out along anatomical markers, veterinary acupuncture uses similar ancient charts. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Then, they'll examine your body for areas that'll react to acupuncture. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Five Element acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique used to treat problems of both the body and the mind. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Does acupuncture detox your body? (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • Yes, acupuncture releases toxins from the body. (naturaltherapypages.com.au)
  • With the help of Acupuncture Treatment, the body releases polypeptides beta-endorphins, which help in reducing the blood pressure. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Eshkevari explains that external circumstances beyond your control can set off your anxiety and that acupuncture allows your body to take back control. (everydayhealth.com)
  • This article has been provided courtesy of http://www.naturalmedtherapies.com/ Dr. Machelle A. Perkins, D.O.M. Since 1999, owner of Natural Med Therapies experience for Natural Health Therapies such as mesotherapy, herbology, homeopathy, injections, naturopathy, and cold level laser and acupuncture Largo more. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Acupuncture also stimulates the nervous system and improves conduction and communication between nerves. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • While Angela's trying this ancient therapy, Dr. Oz explains the science behind acupuncture. (oprah.com)
  • Most impressive in terms of outcomes was applying a co-primary endpoint of symptom resolution, elimination, at 4 weeks which was met, and showing the benefit of acupuncture persisted after ceasing therapy, suggesting acupuncture might change the natural history of the disorder," said Talley, who was not involved in the research. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Furthermore, the results might not be reproducible elsewhere owing to the need for expert delivery of acupuncture therapy. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Acupuncture is mainly a supplemental therapy. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Acupuncture is similar to physical therapy in that it is a process-oriented method of medical intervention. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Physicians are starting to realize that acupuncture is an actual therapy. (medscape.com)
  • Classically, acupuncture is individualized and based on philosophy and intuition, and not on scientific research. (wikipedia.org)
  • Indeed, in the introduction, it's almost as though Priebe et al admit that acupuncture is based on prescientific superstition, as they declare their purpose to "to unwind this entanglement and conduct acupuncture research according to biomedical principles. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Past and current research in the field of acupuncture has provided insights into how acupuncture works. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • A few years later, Langevin transitioned to full-time research and began to study how acupuncture needles react to connective tissue. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Acupuncture also causes the release of local anti-inflammatory chemicals, and some research suggests it might even rewire the brain to produce long-term relief from conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Hsu says acupuncture has increased in popularity since the 1970s simply because it works, and now there's growing research supporting its effectiveness for anxiety and other mental conditions . (everydayhealth.com)
  • Conclusion: Further research into the effectiveness and costs of acupuncture in psychiatric care is needed. (lu.se)
  • Acupuncture research is inherently difficult to conduct. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Before starting acupuncture, find out if your health insurance will pay for it. (webmd.com)
  • There is a wide variety of health issues that acupuncture can help.The most common complaints are listed below. (hubpages.com)
  • Does health insurance cover acupuncture? (hubpages.com)
  • While certain health insurances do cover the cost of acupuncture, most do not. (hubpages.com)
  • Catgut acupuncture is but one example of how acupuncture's basis in pseudoscience provides an infinitely malleable template for fabricated mechanisms of action and feigned health benefits. (sciencebasedmedicine.org)
  • Acupuncture can help treat many types of health issues. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Acupuncture may increase the success rates of fertility treatment, according to a study. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Acupuncture has been used for centuries in China to regulate female fertility, and in recent years, scientists have been looking at whether it could boost IVF chances. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Acupuncture and TCM can help you cope with hormonal changes related to menstruation, fertility and menopause. (ohsu.edu)
  • Here is a small summary of the use of acupuncture for fertility issues from Acupuncture.com, October 2009. (healthy.net)
  • Acupuncture can be effective for women taking fertility drugs or reproductive technology techniques (such as IVF or IUI). (healthy.net)
  • Acupuncture helps fertility by addressing problems such as an under-functioning thyroid (Hypothyroidism) or over-functioning thyroid (Hyperthyroidism). (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Does acupuncture for fertility treatment work? (americanpregnancy.org)
  • When should acupuncture fertility treatment begin? (americanpregnancy.org)
  • What are the risks of using acupuncture for fertility? (americanpregnancy.org)
  • There are minimal risks in using acupuncture for fertility treatment. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Acupuncture can be used to treat any type of fertility disorder including spasmed tubes. (americanpregnancy.org)
  • Acupuncture helps to reduce stress and decrease the hypersympathetic nervous system response. (healthy.net)
  • In the Western view, acupuncture likely works by stimulating the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals called neurotransmitters and hormones . (howstuffworks.com)
  • Roughly half of the study participants (110) received true acupuncture twice a week for 6 weeks, followed by once-a-week maintenance sessions for 6 more weeks. (cancer.gov)
  • Canadian researchers from the University of Alberta in Edmonton reviewed decades' worth of data that evaluated problems associated with needle acupuncture in children and found that of 279 adverse effects they identified, 25 were serious, one was moderate and 253 were mild. (go.com)
  • She states "There is clear evidence that needle acupuncture is efficacious for adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting. (healthy.net)
  • This plan typically includes acupuncture and Chinese herbs. (ohsu.edu)
  • After acupuncture, there's a change in the brain that's visible on a MRI," said Dr. Yemeng Chen, the president of the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. (go.com)
  • Acupuncture has its origins in the traditional Chinese medicine. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • This may reflect bias, but it could also be that these providers are practicing the full schema of traditional Chinese medicine of which acupuncture is only a component. (msdmanuals.com)
  • rather, it's a systematic review of the literature regarding acupuncture for anxiety and anxiety disorders. (scienceblogs.com)
  • A high number of sufferers, who had suffered from balance disorders, had positive results when acupuncture was applied. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • It's been about 2,000 years in the making, but acupuncture has gained some mainstream acceptance as a medical modality. (arthritis.org)
  • Closeup of a female masseuse with acupuncture needles treating an unknown woman patient in a clinic. (istockphoto.com)
  • Whether acupuncture modulates these abnormalities via neural mechanisms is unknown but should be tested," he said, adding that the findings indicated "no clear-cut mechanism for why acupuncture should work. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Whatever the mechanisms, acupuncture does appear to work. (howstuffworks.com)