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'''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.
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'''Acupunture''' is an ancient [[Chinese]] form of [[alternative medicine]] which involves inserting needles into points that affect meridians of energy the Chinese have identified in the [[body]]. While studies that hint acupuncture relieves pain or some other symptoms do exist, the general consensus is that acupuncture's effects are no more than placebo effect.
  
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== See Also ==
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== See also ==
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* [[Traditional Chinese medicine]]: [[Chinese herbology]] and [[Acupuncture]]
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* [[Herbal medicine]]
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*[[Naturopathy]]
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* [[Massage therapy]]
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* [[Modern medicine]]
 
  
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*[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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Latest revision as of 22:48, January 6, 2025

Acupunture is an ancient Chinese form of alternative medicine which involves inserting needles into points that affect meridians of energy the Chinese have identified in the body. While studies that hint acupuncture relieves pain or some other symptoms do exist, the general consensus is that acupuncture's effects are no more than placebo effect.

See also

External links