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TECHNIQUES FOR EFFECTIVE NEEDLE INSERTION AND REMOVAL
Acupuncture needles are stainless steel, usually disposable, and tipped with steel or copper. They vary in length and are so fine that you should not feel discomfort when they are inserted. Needles can be inserted from a few millimeters to up to twelve centimeter or four inches. As acupuncture points are usually close to the…
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLE SIZE
The fundamental question: how to do acupuncture? needs a complicated answer, but in a pragmatic way one should always start with: using a needle. This is a straightforward statement which leads nowhere but rather opens a can of interrogations. Being the “king” of instruments in Chinese acupuncture, it is the object of many discussions. Each…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR THE SKIN
Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, has been used for centuries to treat various health conditions and promote overall well-being. While its primary focus is on improving the body’s energy flow, or Qi, acupuncture has shown promising benefits for the skin as well. This note explores the benefits of acupuncture for the skin and how…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR LOWER BACK PAIN MANAGEMENT
Chronic pain can be defined as a progressive discomfort which can be of different degrees – from mild to severe. Chronic pain is usually linked to a chronic disease and persists longer than acute pain, and lacks a clear cause. Millions of people suffer from chronic pain, and effective tackling of chronic pain is necessary.…
