- Acupuncture: An Ancient Chinese Paradigm
Acupuncture: An Ancient Chinese Paradigm The technique of inserting and manipulating needles on the body is known as acupuncture and, according to its teachings, acupuncture helps restore health and...
- Acupuncture and Acupressure: Needles vs. Fingers
Acupuncture and Acupressure: Needles vs. Fingers Acupuncture and acupressure are different; while acupuncture makes use of thin needles while addressing health concerns, acupressure does not break...
- Acupuncture Needles are Necessary to Unblock Energy Within the Body
Acupuncture Needles are Necessary to Unblock Energy Within the Body The Chinese learned how to unblock chi, or energy as we know it, by inserting needles at certain points on the body to help find a...
- The Acupuncture Point Chart Shows Points for Different Parts of the Anatomy
The Acupuncture Point Chart Shows Points for Different Parts of the Anatomy The acupuncture point chart is available for different parts of the anatomy and includes the abdomen, hand, foot, ear as...
- Acupuncture Points Are Usually, But Not Always, Found On the Meridian
Acupuncture Points Are Usually, But Not Always, Found On the Meridian Acupuncture points, also known as acupoints or tsubo, are locations on a person’s anatomy that are the center of attention of...
- Acupuncture Treatment Is Used to Provide Relief From Pain
Acupuncture Treatment Is Used to Provide Relief From Pain Traditional Chinese medicine may explain how and why acupuncture works as well as the reasons behind selecting particular points; but,...
- The History of Chinese Acupuncture
The History of Chinese Acupuncture 'Acupuncture' comes from Latin acus meaning 'needle' and punctio meaning 'puncture'. The Chinese language has the character 'Chen' (literally meaning 'to prick with...
- Is Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Safe?
Is Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Safe? Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are gaining popularity among Americans for treating diseases that are resistant to medical therapies. These Chinese...
- The Nature of Acupuncture Therapy
The Nature of Acupuncture Therapy Originating in China, traditional acupuncture therapy is more than 2000 years old. The Chinese have developed it as a technique that sets free the body's natural...