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The inclusion of one or more of the categories on this page is disputed. Please see the relevant discussion on the talk page. 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. Acupunct ...
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Treating Anxiety with Acupuncture
... Anxiety Acupuncture According to Chinese medicine, an imbalance of chi in a particular meridian or organ (zang/fu) can cause physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. When emotions are held over long ...
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Treating Alopecia with Acupuncture ... Hair Care Hair Loss, Baldness Alternative and Complementary Medicine Oriental Medicine Oriental medicine practitioners believe that the condition of the hair is a direct reflection of the blood, the o...
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Treating Arteriosclerosis with Acupuncture ... Dr. George Jacob Heart Infocenter Alternative and Complementary Remedies for Arteriosclerosis And Atherosclerosis Acupuncture and Acupressure Meridian Points to Use: BL 15, BL 17, BL 18, BL 23, ST 9, ...
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Treating Arthritis with Acupuncture ... Arthritis Acupuncture The acupuncture points used will depend on the type of arthritis and where the symptoms are felt. Here are some examples. (Note: Acupuncture should be performed by an experienced...
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Treating Depression with Acupuncture ... Depression Acupuncture Acupuncture can be useful in the treatment of depression. Acupuncture balances the flow of chi and blood throughout your body. It can help resolve the underlying energetic imbal...
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Treating Bioterrorism with Acupuncture ... Bioterrorism Natural Immune System Strengthening Acupuncture Acupuncture can help modulate the immune system. Studies have shown that acupuncture treatment can assist in the treatment of diseases like...
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Treating Stroke with Acupuncture ... Dr. George Jacob Heart Infocenter Stroke Alternative and Complementary Medicine for Stroke Acupuncture for Stroke Both the United Nations World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Healt...
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Treating Cancer with Acupuncture ... Cancer Natural Immune System Strengthening Acupuncture Acupuncture can help modulate the immune system. Studies have shown that acupuncture treatment can assist in the treatment of diseases like chron...
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Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Acupuncture ... CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Acupuncture/ Moxibustion In Chinese medicine, enhancing vital energy, nourishing the blood, and strengthening the spirit can be part of the therapeutic strategy. Tradition...
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Treating Gout with Acupuncture ... Arthritis Gout Acupuncture Because acupuncture can be administered to areas other than the swollen joint, this procedure may be better tolerated than direct treatments, such as massage, by patients in...
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Treating Heart Disease with Acupuncture ... Dr. George Jacob Heart Infocenter Alternative and Complementary Medicine for Heart Disease Acupuncture Some symptoms of heart disease such as muscle spasms may respond to acupuncture. The treatment he...
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Treating Back Pain with Acupuncture ... Back Pain Acupuncture Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical therapy. There is documented research that supports the physiological and therapeutic effect of acupuncture. It has a wide variety of...
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Treating Shingles with Acupuncture ... Shingles Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Shingles for Shingles Acupuncture Points: GB 30, GB 31, GB 40, GB 43, or: GB 34, LI 4, ST 36, TW 5, ST 4, UB 38. Ear poin...
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Treating Hypertension with Acupuncture ... Dr. George Jacob Heart Infocenter Alternative and Complementary Remedies for Hypertension Acupuncture Acupuncture Points for Hypertension GB-20, LI 11, ST 36, LIV 3, BL 15, BL 22. For headache and diz...
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Treating Infertility Female with Acupuncture ... INFERTILITY Alternative Therapies - Female Art, light and color therapies goes hand in hand. They are all useful in invoking appropriate responses by affecting mind, body and spirit. Through art ther...
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Treating Infertility Male with Acupuncture ... INFERTILITY Alternative Therapies - Men Pressure applied to specific points on the hands and feet is useful in managing infertility. The following points are especially important: All Bladder points ...
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Treating Migraine with Acupuncture ... Migraine Headaches Acupuncture Acupuncturists suggest that migraine headaches are caused by an imbalance in the body's flow of energy. They use acupuncture to reestablish this equilibrium, thereb...
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Treating varicose veins with Acupuncture ... Varicose Veins Varicose Veins Varicose veins can appear anywhere in the body but most often affect legs and feet. Although they can be painful and disfiguring, they are usually harmless. When inflamed...
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Resources
- AAMA Medical Acupuncturist Referral Search (American Academy of Medical Acupuncture)
- Acupuncture (Wikipedia)

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