The Globalization of Acupuncture and TCM
Acupuncture TodayApril, 2007, Vol. 08, Issue 04 By Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor With Oprah and her worldwide audience learning about the benefits of acupuncture, is mainstream public acceptance far behind? "We're witnessing the globalization of medicine." With those simple words, Dr. Mehmet Oz may have brought acupuncture and Oriental medicine one step closer to […]
Acupuncture for Neck Pain
Acupuncture TodayApril, 2007, Vol. 08, Issue 04 By Tina Beychok, Associate Editor Various studies have placed the lifetime prevalence of neck pain at anywhere from 26 percent to 71 percent. In one study, 10 percent of men and 17 percent of women reported neck pain lasting up to six months. Another study found that […]
Does acupuncture work?
According to the NIH Consensus Statement on Acupuncture, there have been many studies on acupuncture's potential usefulness, but results have been mixed because of complexities with study design and size, as well as difficulties with choosing and using placebos or sham acupuncture. However, promising results have emerged, showing efficacy of acupuncture, for example, in adult […]
What does acupuncture feel like?
Acupuncture needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin. People experience acupuncture differently, but most feel no or minimal pain as the needles are inserted. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. Improper needle placement, movement of the patient, or a defect in the needle can cause soreness and pain during treatment. This is […]
