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Acupuncture - Term Papers

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 a tooth pulled 94 patients
had acupuncture and 86% reported no pain ...

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points outside the meridian lines. The needles are typically
turned clockwise or counterclockwise to evoke patient response and to
intensify or change the needles tip polarity. Manual or electrical
manipulation of the needle or the application of heat or cold to the handle
will change polarity and direction of the current (Kanigel 3).
One common question about acupuncture is if this practice is
legimate. According to one recent research, a panel of experts assembled by
the national Institutes of Health concluded that acupuncture works.
Specifically, the group declared that acupuncture effectively quells
chemotherapy. Although much of the research is flawed or inconclusive,(
funding for large controlled studies has been scant), several reputable
researchers have demonstrated that acupuncture works better than a placebo-
-and sometimes better than drugs-- at relieving a variety of aches (Kanigel
3).
Since few health insurers cover acupuncture most patients have paid
$95-$125 ...

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Added: 11/10/2006 06:05:52 AM
Category: Health & Medicine
Type: Premium Paper
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