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Acupuncture/ chinese remedies

Acupuncture
Many people experience headaches, migraines, back spasms, backaches, and sore muscles. Often times these potentially serious problems were probably treated with Tylenol, a doctor’s visit, or a trip to the chiropractor, but how many of them considered acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment used as an anesthetic to relax and relieve a person’s pain. With very fine metal needles, a healer inserts the needles into specially designated channels on the body and manipulates pain. In China, acupuncture has been known to be used during child birth and surgery. Traditional Chinese doctors prefer acupuncture over new aged pills such as Vikodin and Tylenol. Unlike modern anesthetics, acupuncture does not slow down breathing or lower the heart’s rate and does not leave the person nauseated. This form of anesthetic may be very useful for treating patients that have allergic reactions towards pills. Acupuncture is an ancient healing method, and although it wa...

Posted by: Helene Hannah

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