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  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called "chi" (also spelled "qi"), circulates. These pathways are called "meridians." The meridians contain specific "points" that function like gates, allowing chi to flow through the body. Needles are inserted into these points to regulate the flow of .... Read more

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Back Pain

Acupuncture for Back Pain
The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today, acupuncture is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). ....

 

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Headache

Acupuncture for Headache
Acupuncture, or the use of needles to manipulate the "chi" or body energy, originated in China over 5,000 years ago. Although traditionally used to help patients with migraine headaches, there ....

 

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Migraine

Acupuncture for Migraine
Acupuncture, or the use of needles to manipulate the "chi" or body energy, originated in China over 5,000 years ago. Although traditionally used to help patients with migraine headaches, there ....

 

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Kidney Disorders

Acupuncture for Kidney Disorders
Acupuncture is commonly used throughout the world. According to Chinese medicine theory, the human body contains a network of energy pathways through which vital energy, called "chi," circulates. These pathways ....

 

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Eye Disorders

Acupuncture for Eye Disorders
Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating needles into "acupuncture points" on the body with the aim of restoring health and well-being, e.g. treating pain and diseases.The practice of ....

 

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I had low back pain so severe it caused me to limp and I could not do many activities that I enjoyed. I had tried many different things for the pain including medications and chiropractic but after I started receiving acupuncture on a regular basis my back pain went away. Now, I receive regular treatments once a month and it regulates my health and stops the pain.
Mary 5 months ago
I tried acupuncture along with a migraine medicine my doctor prescribed. Instead of having two migraines a week, I only have one a month. As an added benefit, acupuncture also seemed to help with my anemia.
SELINA 8 months ago
I tried acupuncture along with a migraine medicine my doctor prescribed. Instead of having two migraines a week, I only have one a month. As an added benefit, acupuncture also seemed to help with my anemia.
GERARD 10 months ago
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Natural Medicine: Acupuncture Pins Down Seasonal Allergy Relief

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According to a 2004 study published by Allergy: European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can be safe and effective treatment options for patients with seasonal allergies.

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Yoga as Medicine

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Yoga as medicine is being the featured topic of this year's yoga conference.

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Chronic Pain and Acupuncture

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Chronic pain effects millions of Americans every year.  Here you can read about how acupuncture is used in the treatment of various types of chronic pain. An acupuncturist and student of martial arts, Steve Pang publishes the blog Gotham Acupuncture.

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Judy Does acupuncture help fibromyalgia patients?
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