Acupuncture

A Chinese medical technique; is a medicine originating in
the orient over four-thousand years ago. Used primarily for pain relief, but
also in curing disease and general health improvement. Oriental Medicine views
(illness and pain) as an imbalance of one's energy. With the
energetic balance can be restored, thus helping the body to rid itself of
disease. Often illnesses can be diagnosed and treated at an early stage.
Acupuncture consists of inserting hair thin needles through specific spots in
the skin called acupuncture points. These specific spots of insertion are over
neuroreceptors in underlying muscles. These needles are inserted along meridian
points throughout the body; ...

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deep as 10 inches.
Acupuncture points are then stimulated by various forms of needle stimulation.
Acupuncture is an incredibly effective form of medicine; This essay will
present details explaining some of the uses of acupuncture.
Acupuncture; the insertion of needles into the body through specific
spots, over neurorecepters. These needles are then stimulated by either:
rotation, heat, or by a weak electrical current. Acupuncture is a medical
technique used primarily as a relief of pain, but is known to cure disease, as
well as improve general health. "The theory suggest that acupuncture blocks the
transmission of pain impulses from parts of the body to the central nervous
system." (Compton's interactive encyclopedia). Three main sites have been found
for endorphin acupuncture analgesia. This type of acupuncture blocks the
sending of pain messages from the brain. The pituitary gland being one; this
gland, when stimulated by needles, releases endorphin. The second site are ...

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Added: 12/29/2003 12:08:08 PM
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