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What should I expect during electroacupuncture?
A typical electroacupuncture (EA) treatment lasts for a minimum of 30 minutes. The frequency and... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is electroacupuncture?
Electroacupuncture (EA) was developed around the mid-1900s and has been shown to significantly... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is it okay to take medications while getting acupuncture?
Continue with your prescribed medication while receiving acupuncture, at least until you have... Full Answer12/31/1969
How long does an acupuncture session last?
The length of acupuncture sessions varies depending on your condition. Typically, your first... Full Answer12/31/1969
How many acupuncture sessions are usually needed?
Length, number and frequency of acupuncture sessions vary. For most conditions, a series of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I expect during my first visit to an acupuncturist?
For your initial consultation, the acupuncturist needs to assess your general health. You will... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is Gua Sha therapy?
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique used in conjunction with acupuncture to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is cupping?
Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine technique used in conjunction with acupuncture to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is moxibustion?
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique used in conjunction with acupuncture to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is electro-acupuncture?
Electro-acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique used in conjunction with... Full Answer12/31/1969
What other techniques are sometimes used with acupuncture?
There are a variety of techniques used in traditional Chinese medicine. Below are a few that... Full Answer12/31/1969
What credentials should an acupuncturist have?
Acupuncture is a respected field of medicine, and most states, provinces and countries require... Full Answer12/31/1969
How should I choose an acupuncturist?
Your results with acupuncture will depend to a great extent on the provider you choose. I... Full Answer12/31/1969
How sterile are acupuncture needles?
Every licensed, board-certified acupuncturist is trained to prevent the transmission of... Full Answer05/18/4434
How deep do acupuncture needles go?
Acupuncture points are located on or close to the skin's surface, but needles can be inserted... Full Answer05/18/3779
