Acupuncture

 
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Acupuncture is one of the modalities of Oriental Medicine, an ancient, holistic system of healing. Acupuncture is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with acupressure, Tuina, Shiatsu, and Chi-kung (also referred to as Qi gong). Traditional Chinese medical theory is that Qi, the vital life energy, flows through specific bodily pathways, called meridians. Various therapies are used to help stimulate and balance the flow of vital energy along the meridians. In acupuncture, very fine needles are inserted into the skin to stimulate specific points on the body. This therapy has been used for more than 3,000 years in China as a major part ... MORE



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Acupuncture helps torture victims

Video that accompanies the Boston University story about Dr. Michael Grodin, who uses alternative medicine to help refugees who have been tortured.




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US military treating soldiers with acupuncture

US military treating soldiers with acupuncture

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Health Care for Hell's Refugees

Tap tap. Acupuncturist Ellen Silver Highfield’s finger gently nudges the tiny acupuncture nee...

Acupuncture helps women find balance

Acupuncture helps women find balance

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