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What is medical acupuncture?
Acupuncture is just one of the elements that make up the discipline often referred to as traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, is a combination of physical, mental, and spiritual practices that include techniques such as massage therapy and acupuncture, along with herbal medicine and various forms of mind-body exercise such as Daijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) and Qigong (Chi Gong).
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Acupuncture
At your first acupuncture session, your acupuncturist will carry out an assessment of your general health and medical history. They will normally ask about your symptoms, and will also enquire about the type of treatment you have received up until now. They may also ask you questions about your lifestyle, such as your sleeping and eating habits. Read more on
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely thin needles in your skin at strategic points on your body. Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago, but over the past three decades its popularity has grown significantly within the United States. Read more on
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Acupuncture
Although many people consider acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to be the same, acupuncture is only one part of TCM. Acupuncture has been practiced in China for thousands of years. But it has only become a popular form of treatment in Western countries since the 1970's. Read more on
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Acupuncture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Steven E. Braverman published his belief that needling has been successful in treating some pain in the acupuncture journal Medical Acupuncture, which is ... Read more on
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The Medical Acupuncture Service, offered through the Department of Anesthesia at Children's Hospital Boston, is a program which provides treatment and ... Read more on
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American Academy of Medical Acupuncture - healthfinder.gov - AAMA
Feb 20, 2009 ... Founded in 1987, the purpose of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA) is to promote the integration of concepts from ... Read more on
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Randomized trial comparing traditional Chinese medical acupuncture ...
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Western medical acupuncture: a definition.
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting thin needles into specific body points to improve health and well-being. It originated in China more than 2,000 years ago. American practices of acupuncture use medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea and other countries. In the United States, the best-known type involves putting hair-thin, metallic needles in your skin. Research has shown that acupuncture reduces nausea and vomiting after surgery and chemotherapy. It can also relieve pain. Researchers don't fully understand how acupuncture works. It might aid the activity of your body's pain-killing chemicals. It also might affect how you release chemicals that regulate blood pressure and flow.
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T-MEDIC
Treats stuffy nose, sneezing, runny nose, and sinus congestion caused by hay fever, colds, or flu.
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T-MEDIC EXPECTORANT
Treats stuffy nose and chest congestion caused by hay fever, colds, sinus problems, or flu.
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Medical Research
It seems to happen almost every day - you hear about a new result of medical research on television or read about it in the paper. Sometimes the results of one study seem to disagree with the results of another study. It's important to be critical when reading or listening to reports of new medical findings. Some questions that can help you evaluate health information include:
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Medical professions
Every day, around the clock, people who work in the healthcare industry provide care for millions of people, from newborns to the very ill. In fact, the health care industry is one of largest providers of jobs in the United States. Many health jobs are in hospitals. Others are in nursing homes, doctors' offices, dentists' offices, outpatient clinics and laboratories. To work in a health occupation, you often must have special training. Some, like doctors, must have more than 4 years of college.
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Medical Device Safety
Medical devices include instruments, machines or implants used in medical care. Some, like X-ray machines or thermometers, diagnose diseases or conditions. Others, like pacemakers or inhalers, are used for prevention or treatment. In the U.S., the government's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must approve any device before it can be sold. The FDA also monitors safety for approved devices. If a device is defective or causes a health risk, the FDA can issue a recall.
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Choking - adult or child over 1 year
Eye emergencies
Seek emergency medical care if:There appears to be any visible scratch, cut, or penetration of the eyeball, Any chemical gets into the eye, The eye is painful and red, Nausea or headache accompany the eye pain, There is any change in vision (such as blurred or double vision), There is uncontrollable bleeding
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Bullous pemphigoid
Call your doctor for an appointment if you have:Unexplained blisters on your skin, An itchy rash that continues despite home treatment
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Caput succedaneum
This condition is usually noticed immediately after delivery of the child, so no call is necessary -- unless you have additional questions.
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American Academy of Medical Acupuncture Homepage
AAMA is a physician organization promoting the integration of acupuncture with Western medical training.
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