Essay Archive - Acupuncture
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an age old pain treatment that dates back to Ancient
China. "Many theories have been entertained," says Dr. Stemmler, " but none
itself can explain the multiple analgesic, anti-flamatory, sedative, and
regenerative effects of this treatment (Kanigel 2). Although at times, even
acupuncturists remain at a loss to explain how tiny needles inserted in
precise points on the body's surface can provide relief from medical
disorder. Whatever the case acupuncture is being practiced more and more in
the United States.
Today between 9,000 and 10,000 acupuncturists practice in the
United States. In a recent study, after having ....
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