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| − | '''Acupunture''' is an ancient [[Chinese]] form of [[alternative medicine]] which involves inserting | + | '''Acupunture''' is an ancient [[Chinese]] form of [[complementary medicine]] or [[alternative medicine]] from the [[Traditional Chinese medicine]] system which involves inserting [[needle]]s into points on the body that affect [[meridian]]s of energy ([[Chi]] or [[Qi]]) the Chinese have identified in the [[body]]. Acupuncture has been demonstrated by the [[National Institute of Health]] to relieve [[pain]] and other symptoms and is covered by different [[health insurance]] plans. |
| − | == See | + | == See Also == |
| − | + | * [[Traditional Chinese medicine]]: [[Chinese herbology]] and [[Acupuncture]] | |
| − | *[[ | + | * [[Herbal medicine]] |
| − | *[[ | + | * [[Ayurvedic medicine]] |
| − | *[[ | + | * [[Tibetan medicine]] |
| − | + | * [[Naturopathy]] and [[Homeopathy]] | |
| − | + | * [[Massage therapy]] | |
| + | * [[Modern medicine]] | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://i.abcnews.com/Health/PainManagement/story?id=3644234&page=1 Fake or Not, Acupuncture Helps Back Pain] ABC News. | *[http://i.abcnews.com/Health/PainManagement/story?id=3644234&page=1 Fake or Not, Acupuncture Helps Back Pain] ABC News. | ||
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Revision as of 03:13, February 10, 2015
Acupunture is an ancient Chinese form of complementary medicine or alternative medicine from the Traditional Chinese medicine system which involves inserting needles into points on the body that affect meridians of energy (Chi or Qi) the Chinese have identified in the body. Acupuncture has been demonstrated by the National Institute of Health to relieve pain and other symptoms and is covered by different health insurance plans.
See Also
- Traditional Chinese medicine: Chinese herbology and Acupuncture
- Herbal medicine
- Ayurvedic medicine
- Tibetan medicine
- Naturopathy and Homeopathy
- Massage therapy
- Modern medicine
External Links
- Fake or Not, Acupuncture Helps Back Pain ABC News.