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 What diseases or ailments can acupuncture treat?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyChinese acupuncture is finally getting under the skin of dieters by tapping into the body's many hidden energy meridians. The ancient practice of acupuncture helps to heal a host of ailments, and practitioners of Western medicine now embrace it to quell... Full Answer
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- Q Are there any risks with acupuncture?
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Dr. Daniel Hsu, Alternative & Complementary MedicineA needle is a needle is a needle, no matter how thin. Even so, acupuncture is generally safe, as long as the practitioner takes the right precautions, says traditional Asian medicine expert and Dr. Oz guest Daniel Hsu. Watch this video to find out... Full Answer
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- Q Does acupuncture help in managing my child's chronic pain?
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Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil, Pain MedicineIt's difficult to do effective research studies on acupuncture. It's also difficult to recruit children for research studies. Because there aren't many studies, it makes it hard to predict how your child will respond. Many specialists... Full Answer
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- Q What are some guidelines to follow if I decide to try acupuncture?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyGuidance for using acupuncture for weight loss: • Choose a qualified practitioner. Most states require that acupuncturists be licensed to assure that they have completed the necessary education and training standards to practice. You... Full Answer
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- Q What is moxibustion for back pain?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAfter the common cold, back pain ranks as the second biggest reason why people visit their doctor. To relieve back pain, try moxibustion, a traditional technique that has been part of Chinese acupuncture for thousands of years. This ancient remedy... Full Answer
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- Q What are the benefits of electrodermal testing?
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The nervous system conducts electricity, but becomes more resistant when presented with a substance that the body recognizes as a potential threat. This is the basis for identifying substances that may cause an inappropriate reaction when they come into... Full Answer
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- Q How do I perform electrodermal testing?
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Electrodermal testing utilizes an apparatus called a Wheatstone bridge, which measures electrical resistance by passing a small electric current between two points of the body.The apparatus must be specifically calibrated for each individual.During... Full Answer
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- Q What is electrodermal testing?
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Electrodermal testing (EDT) is an acupuncture-based approach and was developed to refine homeopathic prescriptions.EDT is currently being used as a diagnostic technique to advise patients about allergies. However, the evidence for its use in allergy... Full Answer
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- Q Does moxibustion help with weight loss?
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Evidence does not support use of moxibustion to aid in weight loss at this time, although it may contribute to increased psychological well-being and improved eating attitudes in obese patients. More studies are needed to determine whether or not... Full Answer
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- Q Does moxibustion help treat urethritis?
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There is preliminary evidence from one study suggesting that moxibustion combined with acupuncture may help reduce urological symptoms in women with urethral syndrome (inflammation of the urethra resulting in painful urination). However, more studies... Full Answer
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