Complementary medicines: A guide From TamilStar.com Alternative therapies offer treatment for all complaints, from circulation and digestive problems to depression and stress. Acupuncture: An ancient Chinese art based on the theory that Qi energy flows along meridians in the body, and can be stimulated by inserting fine needles at specific points. Acupuncture is used to treat asthma, addiction, arthritis, depression, anxiety, blood pressure disorder and problems with the digestive system. There are a wide range of studies demonstrating that...

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Auricular Acupuncture May Help Treat Insomnia From Natural News.com (NaturalNews) Auricular acupuncture, or ear acupuncture, may be effective for treating insomnia, according to a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Auricular acupuncture was preferred over the control interventions for increasing duration of sleep up to six hours per night, for remaining asleep during the night, and for feeling refreshed upon waking. Due to the lack of follow-up information, no conclusions were made regarding the effectiveness of...

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On Pins And Needles: Koreans and Acupuncture From New California Media For everything from headaches to acne to depression, more Korean Americans are testing the healing powers of acupuncture. This was my first introduction to acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine technique that originated 3,000 years ago. An expanding pool of evidence brain scans, ultrasound and other techniques shows that acupuncture triggers direct, measurable effects on the body. So as a reporter always willing to get to the point of a story, I find myself walking into Los Angeles...

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ACUPUNCTURE: It can relieve arthritis in animals, including people From WinstonSalem Journal from Miami in response to the question about how to treat his dog for arthritis. I did not like what the vet told me or what I read about this medication on the Internet, so I started taking my dog to a holistic vet for acupuncture. For the last few years of his life, I was taking my dog for an acupuncture treatment every three months. I am a strong advocate of acupuncture for a variety of conditions in cats, dogs, humans and other animals. A holistic approach to helping your dog heal, build...

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Acupuncture Relieves Stress Of Infertility From NBC 17.com 'We really appreciate that as people go through fertility treatments, it is a very stressful experience,' said Julia Woodward, Ph.D., director of Psychological Services at Duke Fertility Center. 'Not only is it physically demanding, but it can have impacts on a patient's marriage, on their finances, and on their emotional well-being.' For working mom Fama, continuing acupuncture through her pregnancy has offered a much-needed break that she plans to continue after the birth of her son....

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