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Acupuncture (from Lat. acus, "needle" (noun), and pungere, "prick" (verb) or in Standard Mandarin, zhēn jiǔ (針灸) is a technique of inserting and manipulating needles into "acupuncture points" on the body. According to acupunctural teachings this will restore health and well-being. The definition and characterization of these points is controversial. Acupuncture is thought to have originated in China and is most commonly associated with Traditional Chinese medicine. Other types of acupuncture (Japanese, Korean, and classical Chinese acupuncture) are practiced and taught throughout the world.
Whether acupuncture is efficacious or a placebo is subject to scientific research. There is no scientific consensus over whether or not evidence supports efficacy. Reviews of existing clinical trials have been conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration and Bandolier according to the protocols of evidence-based medicine; some reviews have found efficacy for headache and nausea, but for most conditions have concluded a lack of effectiveness or lack of well-conducted clinical trials. The World Health Organisation (WHO), the National Institute of Health (NIH), the American Medical Association (AMA) and various government reports have also commented on acupuncture. These groups disagree on what is acceptable evidence and on how to interpret it.
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I am in desperate need of either an awesome hour 1/2 long massage, Acupuncture w/ cupping, or a Chiropractor apt. In reality I need all 3!
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I am in desperate need of either an awesome hour 1/2 long massage, Acupuncture w/ cupping, or a Chiropractor apt. In reality I need all 3!
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i want to do acupuncture for my ankle...i should prob go to a specialist instead of doing it myself, right?
pherrycouture (Phoebe) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:07 -0000
i want to do acupuncture for my ankle...i should prob go to a specialist instead of doing it myself, right?
5 Element Acupuncture - Information on the history and practice of 5 element acupuncture including the spiritual side. Maintained by Paul Adkins.
Acufinder - Guide for the general public. Features an online database of acupuncture providers for people and animals, pictures, resources, and advice.
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Acupuncture Facts - Articles on the history, theories, mechanism of actions, and limits of acupuncture.
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Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment - This page contains resources for auricular acupuncture's use in chemical dependency detox and relapse prevention.
Acuxo - Acupuncture resource, reference, and research. Point locations, images, databases.
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Advanced Homeostatic Body Energies Fitting (ABEFIT) - Transcutaneous type of therapy considered a homeostatic upgrade of Chinese acupuncture. Article by Prof. Lj. R. Malnik.
AHealthyMe: Acupuncture - Answers to questions about acupuncture.
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Alternative Medicine Therapies: Acupuncture - Overview of acupuncture.
American Acupuncture - Acupuncturist directory and information on acupuncture. Maintained by Carl J. Sarnacki.
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AuKoShiMo Professional Training Program - CDs for NCCAOM, state acpuncture examination study. Koryo hand therapy, advanced auricular therapy CDs. Based in Kapolei, Hawaii.
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Children May Benefit from Acupuncture - Article from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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Five Element Acupuncture - Spirit/emotional level style acupuncture described by Gye Bennetts.
HealthWorld Online Acupuncture - Information and resources.
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Information about Acupuncture - Dr. Anthony Campbell's articles about acupuncture.
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Japanese Acupuncture - Information for students and practitioners. Maintained by the Institute of Classical Oriental Medicine, Miami, QLD, Australia.
Medical Pain Education - Includes information about using acupuncture to treat pain. Maintained by Dr. Simon Strauss, Southport, Australia.
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News Briefs - An article on the use of acupuncture to treat drug addiction.
Point Injection Dot Com - Point injection therapy utilizes the injection of liquid medicine into acupuncture points to prevent or treat diseases. It is the injection of herbal (or other) substances directly into acupuncture points using a hypodermic needle.
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The Fine Points of Acupuncture - UHealthy.com article.
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WholeHealthMD: Acupuncture - General information on acupuncture.
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