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A Primer on Medical Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Have you ever had an uncontrollable urge to be pierced by a dozen needles? This is the image most people get when someone mentions the word “acupuncture”. It comes as no surprise that most view this technique with suspicion, even downright horror. The fact is, however, that this relatively painless ancient Chinese technique has helped relieve the symptoms of millions of people. Properly used, it can help in the management of many medical conditions including chronic pain and fatigue.

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A Quick-Start guide to Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Using needles to adjust bodily functions to optimum levels is the principle behind acupuncture. Both ancient Chinese and modern Western practitioners have used this technique to relieve many sufferers of chronic disease. Needling is a relatively safe, beneficial treatment strategy that can be used to reduce pain, improve healing, and increase general well-being. But exactly how is this procedure done and what sort of benefits can be obtained?

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Acupuncture Can Help Treat Migraines - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Acupuncture can help treat migraines. This was discovered after a comparative study was done with conventional medical care. In some cases, it even prevents it from happening which helps improve the quality of life for the patient.

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Acupuncture Can Help You Quit Smoking - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Smoking is one hard habit to break. If nicotine patches and gum doesn't work, perhaps you should try something else like an alternative form of healthcare like acupuncture.

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Acupuncture Closely Revealed - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
The foundation of acupuncture rests on the relevance of an individual's chi in maintaining bodily and mental health. It is believed that chi is present in every living creature, and flows through specific pathways in the body. Health problems arise when the flow of chi on the body is blocked. As a result, a person may feel persistent headaches, muscle pain, fever, weakness, or in the worst case, becomes afflicted with more serious health conditions.

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Acupuncture Could Help You Finally Manage Your Stress Levels - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Today's world can fill the very busy individual with a lot of stress. Without some way of removing this stress from your system, you're placing yourself in danger from a lot of stress-related diseases. You might suffer from insomnia or headaches or very serious heart diseases.

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Acupuncture Degrees - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
If you want to pursue a career in acupuncture, you need to obtain a degree and become a licensed professional.

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Acupuncture For All Those Simple Aches And Pains - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
If, like me, you have quite a fear of needles and injections, then acupuncture, that practice of sticking needles onto different parts of your body to cure sicknesses might seem scary at first.

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Acupuncture and Autism - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Studies have shown that there is an increase in the number of children that have been diagnosed with autism. Until now, doctors have not yet found a cure to this illness which is why some parents want to experiment with alternative forms of treatment and one example is acupuncture.

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Acupuncture and Weight Loss - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
There are a lot of people who are overweight. For those who are obese, perhaps surgery is the best option but for those who can't, they can try to see if acupuncture can help take out the excess weight.

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Acupuncture for Effective Weight Loss - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
In a generation when physical fitness is given topmost attention, people are always on the lookout for the newest and most effective means for weight loss. Acupuncture, the method of inserting thin, filiform needles on certain points in an individual's body, has been found to be one effectual method for losing weight.

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Acupuncture is an Example of Holistic Healthcare - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Holistic healthcare by definition is being able to cure an illness through the use alternative means. This means no medication is given to the patient and an instrument like a bunch of needles could do the trick.

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Eight Myths About Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
There are a lot of myths with regards to acupuncture. Some of these are true; others are silly while the rest only have a half truth. As you read on, you will learn which ones are worth believing.

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Facial Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Looking beautiful both inside and out is something we all want to achieve. Since your face is ridden with emotion and hormonal issues, you have to take care of it. Fortunately, there is a technique that can do that using painless mini needles and this is better known as facial acupuncture.

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How to Look For a Good Acupuncture School - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Since 1982, acupuncture has found its way to the US. There are currently 50 schools that teach it and 3,000 licensed practitioners all over the country. Do you think you can be a licensed professional? Here are a few things to help you look for a good acupuncture school.

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Is Acupuncture The Remedy for You? - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
With the growing acceptance of alternative medicine in Western cultures, acupuncture is quickly becoming a popular practice. More and more people today are choosing acupuncture over western medicine to treat bodily pains, relieve stress, or to promote overall health. If you are thinking about trying acupuncture but are wondering if it is safe or if it's the right treatment for you, the following information may aid you in making a more informed decision.

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Quitting Smoking for Good with Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Acupuncture is already a renowned method used in treating smoking addiction. An alternative medicine believed to have originated as far as 3000 BC in ancient China, this treatment is now being widely utilized for various medicinal and therapeutic purposes. It has been found furthermore to successfully treat drug dependence and chronic smoking addiction.

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The Do's and Don't of Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
There are things that patients have to be aware of before, during and after surgery. The same goes for those who undergo acupuncture because in order to enhance the value of the treatment, there are some do's and don'ts that patients have to follow.

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The Effectiveness Of Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Whenever you are feeling pain and discomfort, you'd usually reach for your painkillers for relief. While they do relieve the pain, they also bring along side effects that comes with taking foreign chemicals into your body. As much as modern medicine has developed drugs that can relieve pain right off the bat, do you really think that the quick fixes you've been taking are actually good for your body? Why not try something safer and more effective like acupuncture.

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The History of Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Acupuncture comes from two Latin words namely “acus” which means needle in English and “pungere” which means prick. Its history originated in China more than 2000 years ago and has evolved into various forms.

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The Soothing Effects of Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. Commonly used to treat bodily pains, acupuncture actually has a wide range of uses that range from addictions, to injuries, to disease prevention. If you are thinking about trying acupuncture, the following will give you a better idea of its many benefits.

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Things You Should Know About Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
Acupuncture has been practiced for hundreds of years. To let you know more about this practice, here are a few things that you should know.

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Types of Acupuncture - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
There are different types of acupuncture. Whichever you decide to use, they are designed to do the same thing and that is to relieve pain or treat certain diseases.

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What Do Acupuncturists Do - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
The acupuncturist is the specialist who conducts acupuncture. He or she may use needles or some other instruments depending on the type that will be used to create harmony and balance in the body.

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What is Acupuncture? - Aug 14, 2008 - 12:34:10 AM
What is acupuncture? It is a form of holistic healthcare that is used to prevent and treat certain diseases as well as relieve pain and anesthetize patients for surgery. Research shows that this began in China and has been practiced for more than 5,000 years.