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Acupuncture Training Schools

February 7th, 2010

Find Acupuncture Training Schools in the United States and Canada. Currently, there are over 50 Acupuncture training schools in the United States. Acupuncture training laws are independently regulated by individual states and may vary; therefore, acupuncture training schools may integrate customized beliefs and practical coursework into their curriculums.
Acupuncture training schools commonly provide three-year MS Degree […]

What To Do When Going For A Acupuncture Treatment

February 4th, 2010

There are a few things that should be done when going for an acupuncture treatment. When you make your first appointment ask if there are any things that you should know. It is always good to ask the practitioner what he recommends.
Expect that your first session might be bit longer than treatments after that. To […]

Treating Menopause With Acupuncture and Herbs

February 2nd, 2010

Menopause is the cessation of the menstrual cycle, which usually occurs slowly, as the ovaries gradually lose their ability to produce estrogen. The reduced levels of estrogen in the body reduces fertility, making reproduction more and more difficult until it eventually ceases altogether. Menopause is a natural part of the physiological aging process, but can […]

Myths About Acupuncture

January 30th, 2010

. Myth: Acupuncture is dangerous and also painful.
There is no pain. The individual may feel a tiny prick upon insertion of the needle. Sometimes the individual does not feel the needle at all. In some very rare instances there can be a little bruising at the point of insertion. There […]

Acupuncture - Chinese Moxibustion Technique for Good Health?

January 28th, 2010

Acupuncture ? Chinese moxibustion technique, what is that?
Actually, there are two operative parts to acupuncture ? one is operations with needles and the other is with fire. Both of them are essential and correlative for curing illnesses.
Needless to say, acupuncture Chinese moxibustion refers to curing with fire. And it pretty much refers to the Jiu […]

Some Aspects of Acupuncture

January 26th, 2010

Clinical Acupuncture Practice
Acupuncture needles used for clinical practice are special needles of fine diameter made of stainless steel and are not hollow. The needle has a thick bronze wire wound on its upper third and a handle for firm grip. Each acupuncture style has a unique insertion depth and type of needle used. The acupuncture […]

Acupuncture - the Oriental Medicine

January 24th, 2010

Acupuncture is a form of Oriental medicine that originated 2000 years back in ancient China. This method of pain alleviation made its entry into Japan in the 6th century as a form of religious medicine with Buddhism. It is now practiced widely in Japan.
Though its efficacy was much in debate for years, it is now […]

Acupuncture Used As ATreatment

January 22nd, 2010

Acupuncture can be used to treat certain symptoms and assist in the recovery from certain conditions, or the recurrence of those conditions. It can be used to reduce complications and to alleviate the need for further surgery or pharmaceuticals. Generally, the purpose of Acupuncture is to restore or jump-start the circulation of energy […]

How To Use Acupuncture For Headaches

January 19th, 2010

Acupuncture is an ancient migraine and tension headache treatment used in Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine holds that life energy Qi (pronounced ?chee?) flows through the body along pathways or channels called meridians. When the flow of Qi becomes unbalanced and disrupted it causes health problems.
The main goal of acupuncture is to rebalance and unblock the […]

Unblock Your Chi With Acupuncture

January 16th, 2010

While most of us dread the thought of having a needle sometimes they can be very beneficial, especially when the needles are those used in traditional Chinese medicine by way of acupuncture.
Acupuncture is one part of a complete health care system that the Chinese have used and relied on for over 2,000 years. It can […]

About Acupuncture and Crohns Disease

January 14th, 2010

Crohn?s disease can be hard to diagnose because it mimics so many other conditions, and is often not the first thing your doctor might think of when you describe your symptoms. People usually assume they have irritable bowel syndrome and try to deal with it on their own. Once diagnosed with Crohn?s disease however, things […]

The Roots of Acupuncture

January 12th, 2010

Acupuncture has come a long way in regards to being recognized as an acceptable treatment methodology in the west. Ah, but where did it first find its roots in health care?
The origin of acupuncture is shrouded in the mists of the past. There are some indications that a form of it may have been practiced […]

Acupuncture Is All About Points

January 10th, 2010

In Chinese medicine, the body is viewed very much so from an energy perspective. Acupuncture, in fact, focuses on the idea of energy movement at points of the anatomy.
The theory behind acupuncture has to do with the movement of a poorly defined force called qi that moves through the body on a series of pathways […]

Acupuncture in America

January 7th, 2010

Acupuncture has been an excepted medical practice throughout Asia for thousands of years. In America, it is a much more recent phenomenon.
Acupuncture found its way into America in the same manner that so many other things have reached this country. It was brought with the immigrants. In this case, it was with Chinese immigrants brought […]

The Original Acupuncture

January 4th, 2010

As strange as it may sound, acupuncture today is not necessarily reflective of how it was less than 200 years ago. The Chinese communist regime threw a wrench in the process.
Much is made of the difference in Western style medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Where Western medicine is seen as being more concerned with treating […]

Medical Equipment Used in Chinese Acupuncture

January 2nd, 2010

Chinese medicine is often shrouded in mystical descriptions. A review of the medical equipment used acupuncture reveals there is little mystery.
When a person visits an acupuncturist today and has a treatment, infection from needles that are not sterile is not a concern. This is because the very fine, thin acupuncture needles will be taken from […]

Acupuncture - The Ears Have It

December 30th, 2009

You might be surprised to learn that acupuncture is actually a treatment field broken down into many sub-categories. In this article, we look at a procedure for the ears.
One of the most important acupuncture body points is the point known as the Ear Shenmen. This point is related to the Heart. It is also known […]

The Pros of Acupuncture

December 27th, 2009

If you are just beginning to investigate acupuncture, you probably have some questions. Let?s start with the most basic. What are the positives of acupuncture?
There may still be a lot of debate raging in the Western World over how acupuncture actually works, but even its most vehement critics reluctantly admit that it does. They might […]

Acupuncture and Your Lack of Energy

December 25th, 2009

Do you find yourself just dragging around, to wit, suffering from a lack of energy? Acupuncture may be the answer as your meridians may be out of whack.
The condition of a general lack of energy is usually related to insomnia. A person is dragging along because they have not had the proper amount of sleep. […]

Acupuncture - The Philosophy Behind The Needles

December 22nd, 2009

While there are many health issues acupuncture can help with, it is sometimes important to step back and understand what is going on.
The word philosophy is interesting. Usually, when a person knows that something is a stone cold fact, he no longer thinks of it as a philosophy. When you listen to a person knowledgeable […]

Why Is Acupuncture Effective?

December 19th, 2009

Anything that has been practiced consistently for millions of years must be pretty effective. That being said, exactly why is acupuncture effective?
If you ask the question of why this ancient practice is effective, you are going to get a lot of different answers. The answers will depend very much on exactly who you ask and […]

Acupuncture Is All About Currents

December 17th, 2009

Acupuncture is ostensibly the manipulation of energy within the body. Many have surmised that the flow of electricity within the body is at the heart of the matter.
Most people in the West view acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as an ancient practice that has remained unchanged for thousands of years in the mysterious orient. It […]

Acupuncture to Stop Ringing Ear Sensations

December 14th, 2009

We take our ears and hearing for granted until something goes a miss. Ringing in the ears can be incredibly disabling and acupuncture takes a treatment approach of looking for the underlying cause.
One of the strange things about ringing in the ears is that even Western Medicine does not consider it a disease or a […]

Acupuncture for Facial Twitches

December 12th, 2009

Acupuncture is a unique treatment in that it can treat many different problems with different causes. This includes habitual facial twitching.
There are a wide range of disorders that are characterized by problems with the nerves and muscles of the face. One of these is known as Bell?s palsy. Doctors are not completely sure of the […]

Acupuncture for MS

December 10th, 2009

MS is a diagnosis you simple do not want to get. Acupuncture can help to make a person suffering from it more comfortable and in control.
MS is a horrible disease of the central nervous system. It attacks a substance called myelin which sheaths the nerves. There is interference with messages and signals between the brain […]

Acupuncture for Shooting Leg Pain

December 8th, 2009

Nothing is so painful as a leg nerve that is acting up. There is relief for this and acupuncture is one way to get it.
You know the pain. It is characterized by pain that begins in the lower back and moves down the leg, typically down the back. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower […]

Acupuncture Mu Points

December 5th, 2009

Acupuncture is about the manipulation of energy points. Acupuncture Mu points are the most powerful areas that can be addressed.
Each one of the 12 major Meridians of the body has one special acupuncture point. This point is sometimes called the Mu point and it is associated with the organ for which the Meridian is named. […]

Acupuncture and Alternative Treatments for Asthma

December 3rd, 2009

Asthma affects approximately 20 million Americans every year. Conventional treatment options are limited to steroid inhalers and bronchodilators. While these medications are effective in relieving the symptoms of asthma, the side effects of continuous long-term treatment can be severe. There are numerous natural strategies to consider for chronic asthma that can offer effective treatment without […]

Acupuncture And Alternative Therapies for Digestive Disorders

November 30th, 2009

It is estimated that approximately 62 million Americans experience digestive problems on an ongoing basis. This is due to the harmful repercussions of the standard American diet on our population coupled with the high level of stress that the average American experiences. Digestive problems can range from minor annoyances, such as gas and bloating, to […]

Acupuncture and Alternative Therapies for Chronic Fatigue

November 27th, 2009

It is estimated that over 50% of the American population experiences chronic fatigue. The most common causes are stress, overwork, insomnia, depression, and various malfunctions in the major systems of the body (endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, etc.) Western medicine is decidedly lacking in safe and effective treatment options for fatigue. Quite commonly, the first step is […]