Acupuncture
Imagine relief from back pain without medication. Imagine childbirth without the intense pain. These are just a few of the many benefits acupuncture may provide. Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago. It involves a technique using very thin needles, which are strategically inserted in certain parts of your body. The theory is founded on balancing the flow of energy (qi or chi) through pathways (meridians) in your body. Practitioners believe that by restoring the energy flow, a re-balancing and restoration of harmony will be restored to your body. Western medicine is becoming more and more open to this ancient practice, and over the past several decades, acupuncture has been looked upon as a favorable alternative to treating many conditions.
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- Q Can acupuncture help treat sexual problems in women?
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Dr. Eva Cwynar, Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismWithin acupuncture, a low libido is seen as an imbalance of chi within the organ systems, specifically the kidney and heart systems. According to the Mayo Clinic, about 40% of women will complain of a loss of sexual desire at some point in their... Full Answer
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- Q Can acupuncture help me lose weight?
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Dr. Andrea Pennington, Integrative MedicineA study in the journal Medical Acupuncture suggests that the practice of ear acupuncture may help those trying to shed pounds. The study states that ear acupuncture (auriculotherapy), in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise, can... Full Answer
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- Q How can acupuncture relieve chronic pain?
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Dr. Robin Miller, Integrative MedicineSome people are afraid of acupuncture and the needles involved. In this video, Dr. Robin Miller explains what acupuncture feels like, as well as how it can relieve chronic pain. Full Answer
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- Q How does biopuncture work?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyBiopuncture is a controversial new therapy that is revolutionizing the treatment of pain. In this video, Dr. Oz and Dr. Lee Wolfer discuss how biopuncture helps with healing and relieving pain. Full Answer
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- Q Why is biopuncture controversial?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyResearch shows that biopuncture can be effective, though some say it is unsafe . In this video, Dr. Oz and Dr. Lee Wolfer discuss why biopuncture is so controversial. Full Answer
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- Q How is biopuncture injected?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyBiopuncture is administered through needle injections with reportedly little to no pain. In this video, Dr. Oz and Dr. Lee Wolfer demonstrate how biopuncture is injected into an audience member's painful neck. Full Answer
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- Q What is biopuncture?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyBiopuncture is a new alternative therapy that is also known as "botanical injection." In this video, Dr. Oz welcomes Dr. Lee Wolfer as she explains how injections of certain botanicals have relieved chronic pain in her patients. Full Answer
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- Q What are the different types of acupuncture?
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Dr. Daniel Hsu, Alternative & Complementary MedicineWhile the basic theoretical principles of acupuncture are fairly consistent, styles of acupuncture differ greatly in terms of technique and diagnosis. There is no evidence that one particular style is more effective than another, but you should... Full Answer
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- Q What is medical acupuncture?
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Dr. Daniel Hsu, Alternative & Complementary MedicineWhen acupuncture is performed by a western Medical Doctor (MD), it is termed "Medical Acupuncture." Acupuncture requirements for western doctors are generally more lenient than for non-MDs. If you decide to go to an MD for acupuncture, choose one... Full Answer
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- Q Is it safe to perform acupuncture on myself?
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Dr. Daniel Hsu, Alternative & Complementary MedicineSelf-treatment with acupuncture is not recommended, either with needles or other gadgets. Only a properly trained practitioner is qualified to objectively diagnose and administer appropriate acupuncture. Gadgets sold with manuals indicating... Full Answer
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