Should i have acupuncture??
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Acupuncture is useful for:- \nanxiety \ndepression \narthritis \nasthma \nback pain \ncirculatory problems \nmigraines \nrheumatism \nfertility treatment\npregnancy pain \nsciatica \nskin conditions \nulcers. \n\nIt costs about £30 an hour. But I would probably go to a doctor first, just in case. You could also have a massage for around the same cost which can work wonders for stress related illnesses.
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In the 5 years I have been treating patients, and the 15 years my father has been treating patients via non-surgical methods, I have yet come across anything that yet works. \n\nI have read a few cases in which acupuncture has helped, but it hasn't worked on any of my patients.  \n\nIf you find the answer, let me know.
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A combination of acupuncture (in the scalp) and frequent head massages. I know having acupuncture in your head sounds painful, but it's not at all. You can barely feel the needles. Just be sure to go to a well-qualified acupuncturist.
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Speaking about acupuncture, it is an extremely effective medicine in terms of acute and chronic conditions.  It is also the best form of preventative medicine.  Acupuncture has thousands of years of history and refinement...western medicine has a few hundred.
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All people are differant when it comes to acupunture.I had this about 6 years ago and found it done nothing at all,then when i was referred to my local hospital,now its alot better the pain aint so unbearable thank god.
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The acupuncture is used to get \nthe energy flowing properly or "chi" through \nyour body. If you are overweight or \nout of shape there are probably "dead" \nzones in your body. Your body needs to be \ncompletely connected and flowing \nproperly for everything to work in unison. \nThe needles open up the channels \nand get everything flowing again. \n\nThe needles are VERY thin and don't hurt much. \nThey put in alot though, usually 17-25 all over \nyour body, mostly in the legs \na few in the belly and three in the head. \n\nIn the source below you will find a full description of someone's personal experience:
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its your comfort food.  try acupuncture and get a addiction treatment its 5 needles in each ear.
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No. While researchers don't discount the placebo effect, evidence indicates that acupuncture is effective in treating certain conditions, particularly postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and the pain associated with dental surgery.
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I agree with the first answer but also it would help to go to a MEDICAL acupunturist. This is an MD who is also trained in acupuncture and the combination allows him to use heated needles as well as prescribe other therapies. Some people say it works wonders, other say it does nothing but it does take more than one session to feel lasting results.
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Acupunture is effective if it is administered by an extremely skilled practitioner.  This is what my friend who works in a hospital in China told me.  It can help with insomnia, arthritis, constipation problems amongst others.  For additional readings and information submitted by various experts on acupuncture, you should visit http://www.healthandwellnesscentral.com/Category/Acupuncture/157
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According to western medicine, no.  however Acupuncture has been having amazing success (complete remission)
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Acupunture CAN help with pain management BUT it will not 'fix' your herniated disk. See a chiropractor and ask around to see if any medical physician or chiropractor in your area performs acupuncture - best to have a credentialed physician/chiro provider doing the acupuncture so you get the best of both worlds.
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There is a very specific form of facial acupuncture (requires special training--it's not the technique that the typical acupuncturist employs), and, yes, it really does work. I have not personally had it done, however I have seen a number of clients who have, and the results have been excellent.\n\nRefer to the below website for further information. \n\nA Massage Therapist
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The theory behind Acupuncture for weight loss, is that it may help to curb appetite, depress cravings, rid excess water, and stimulate the pituitary gland to burn off extra calories. Scientific studies do not seem to strongly support this notion at present however
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I decided to tell you about my experience with acupuncture even though it doesn't directly answer your question, hoping that it may be of some value to you.\n\nI had acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome in the early 90s. I asked about it when I was going to a pain clinic that claimed to offer it last year, and was told that "if you want acupuncture you should go to somebody who does it every day." (So why did they advertise it, dangit?)\n\nFWIW, acupuncture did help me with the CFS back then. I still have it, but I was able to return to work for a time. I went to a traditional Chinese medicine doctor who was also an MD. He wouldn't begin with the needles, though - TCM practitioners don't, generally. They start with an interview, then herbal treatments. \n\nAnd let me warn you, their "herbs" are not what we're accustomed to seeing all cleaned up and put in pills in a bottle! No, he scooped a bunch of things out of jars into a paper bag, things that looked like they just came off the ground in the forest, and gave me instructions for brewing tea from them!\n\nAnyway, I used the tea for a week or so, then returned for two sessions of acupuncture. The needles are incredibly fine - I really couldn't feel them unless I seriously concentrated, and I'm very sensitive (I already had fibromyalgia then, too, though it wasn't disabling as it is now). \n\nYes, I'd do it again if I could find that doctor again - even the icky tea. \n\nGood luck, and I hope you find relief soon.
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Anxiety is terrible, and I sympathize with you. Go to your Mental Health physician and work on getting new meds. If you can afford it try acupuncture, it works wonders.
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Most states require Acupuncturists to be accredited by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), a few states only allow MDs to practice acupuncture (often with no additional training), and a few states have no regulation at all.  In any case, is very important to make sure your acupuncturist is accredited, licensed and has specific training in acupuncture.  These links provide searchable directories and educational information.