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An Overview of Acupuncture Rachel Eckert BS,RRT, NPS

An Overview of Acupuncture Rachel Eckert BS,RRT, NPS. Acupuncture. Ancient form of Chinese medicine Can be used for some treatments of certain illnesses Studies have shown that it can help with nausea and vomiting due to pregnancy and chemotherapy and dental pain. Acupuncture May Help.

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An Overview of Acupuncture Rachel Eckert BS,RRT, NPS

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  1. An Overview of AcupunctureRachel Eckert BS,RRT, NPS

  2. Acupuncture • Ancient form of Chinese medicine • Can be used for some treatments of certain illnesses • Studies have shown that it can help with nausea and vomiting due to pregnancy and chemotherapy and dental pain

  3. Acupuncture May Help • Lower back pain • Stroke rehabilitation • Headache • Menstrual pain • Osteoarthritis • Tennis elbow • Fibromyalgia • Myofascial pain

  4. Acupuncture • Possible provide more pain relief when used with other medications and therapies • May improve the quality of life for people that have chronic pain • May reduce the need for pain medications • May boost the effectiveness of fertility medications • May help to quit smoking

  5. Afraid of Needles • Acupressure may work as well as acupuncture • It involves pushing, pressing, and massaging the acupuncture points • Studies are limited to say one works better than the other • Acupressure has been shown to relieve labor pain • Also reduces nausea

  6. Possible Benefits of Acupuncture • Quality of life • Stress reduction • Pain reduction • Faster recovery • Emotional balance • Respiratory health • Relieves insomnia • PMS relief • Reduce side effects of chemotherapy • Strengthens immune system

  7. References • Acupuncture - Topic Overviewhttp://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/tc/acupuncture-topic-overview • http://www.medicinenet.com/slideshow_pictures_acupuncture/article.htm • Slideshow Pictures: Acupuncture - Alternative Treatment for Pain and Other Conditions • http://www.intenseexperiences.com/ten-benefits-of-acupuncture.html • http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=acupuncture+pictures&ei=UTF-8&fr=moz35

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