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About Acupuncture
The term "acupuncture" describes a family of procedures involving
the stimulation of anatomical points on the body using a variety
of techniques. The acupuncture technique that has been most often
studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin,
solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by
electrical stimulation.
Practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of
years, acupuncture is one of the key components of traditional
Chinese medicine. In TCM, the body is seen as a delicate balance
of two opposing and inseparable forces: yin and yangThe concept of
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opposing yet complementary forces described in traditional Chinese
medicine. Yin represents cold, slow, or passive aspects of the
person, while yang represents hot, excited, or active aspects. A
major theory is that health is achieved through balancing yin and
yang and disease is caused by an imbalance leading to a blockage
in the flow of qi.. Yin represents the cold, slow, or passive
principle, while yang represents the hot, excited, or active
principle. According to TCM, health is achieved by maintaining the
body in a "balanced state"; disease is due to an internal
imbalance of yin and yang. This imbalance leads to blockage in the
flow of qiIn traditional Chinese medicine, the vital energy or
life force proposed to regulate a person's spiritual, emotional,
mental, and physical health and to be influenced by the opposing
forces of yin and yang. (vital energy) along pathways known as
meridians. Qi can be unblocked, according to TCM, by using
acupuncture at certain points on the body that connect with these
meridians. Sources vary on the number of meridians, with numbers
ranging from 14 to 20. One commonly cited source describes
meridians as 14 main channels "connecting the body in a weblike
interconnecting matrix" of at least 2,000 acupuncture points.
Acupuncture became better known in the United States in 1971, when
New York Times reporter James Reston wrote about how doctors in
China used needles to ease his pain after surgery. American
practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from
China, Japan, Korea, and other countries.
Key Points
- Acupuncture has been practiced in China and other Asian
countries for thousands of years.
- Scientists are studying the efficacy of acupuncture for a
wide range of conditions.
- Relatively few complications have been reported from the use
of acupuncture. However, acupuncture can cause potentially
serious side effects if not delivered properly by a qualified
practitioner.
- Tell your health care providers about any complementary and
alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what
you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated
and safe care.
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Acupuncture Use in the United States
The report from a Consensus Development Conference on Acupuncture
held at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 1997 stated
that acupuncture is being "widely" practiced—by thousands of
physicians, dentists, acupuncturists, and other practitioners-for
relief or prevention of pain and for various other health
conditions. According to the 2002 National Health Interview
Survey—the largest and most comprehensive survey of CAMA group of
diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products
that are not presently considered to be part of conventional
medicine. Complementary medicine is used together with
conventional medicine, and alternative medicine is used in place
of conventional medicine. use by American adults to date—an
estimated 8.2 million U.S. adults had ever used acupuncture, and
an estimated 2.1 million U.S. adults had used acupuncture in the
previous year.Acupuncture Side Effects and Risks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates acupuncture
needles for use by licensed practitioners, requiring that needles
be manufactured and labeled according to certain standards. For
example, the FDA requires that needles be sterile, nontoxic, and
labeled for single use by qualified practitioners only.
Relatively few complications from the use of acupuncture have been
reported to the FDA, in light of the millions of people treated
each year and the number of acupuncture needles used. Still,
complications have resulted from inadequate sterilization of
needles and from improper delivery of treatments. Practitioners
should use a new set of disposable needles taken from a sealed
package for each patient and should swab treatment sites with
alcohol or another disinfectant before inserting needles. When not
delivered properly, acupuncture can cause serious adverse effects,
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