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Could an ear piercing cause problems with acupuncture points? There are about 110 acupuncture pionts for the ear, so isnt there a risk with piercings besides the ear lobes like damaging these points or causing unwanted side effects?

Is there a web site that shows what acupuncture points would be used to help someone with certain problems? I am listening to someone who says that you can put pressure on the same points that you would have an acupuntuist put a needle in. So if there are certain points for high blood pressure for example, where can I find out what those points are so I can do this at home at no cost? thank you.

Where are the acupuncture points in my ear for weight loss? I went to an acupuncturist a while back for weight loss and they placed a 'ceed' in my ear. As it is expensive I can't go back which is a shame as it really worked for me. The acupuncturist gave me some extra ceeds but I can't remember exactly what point in my ear they go. Can anyone tell me? Please no negative comments and don't tell me to eat less and exercise more, I know this but the ceed really helps me to stick to this

Ear acupuncture points. Left and right ear, are there any differences? So, are there any differences in locations of the acupuncture points on left and right ear ?

Acupuncture points for hyperhidrosis treatment? Can anyone give me the acupuncture points for treatment of hyperhidrosis on hands, feet and underarm? Thanks!

Are there acupuncture points that make your hair grow from your scalp?

What is the link between tripping and meridians (acupuncture points).? Has anyone else experienced jolts of electric energy that travel on certain lines on you body when you're tripping? The lines are called meridians but why would tripping make suddenly aware of them? What's the connection? I've read enough to learn that I can feel my heart maridian sometimes when I'm really happy. So, I know it's real. Is this a good thing? Here is some of what I read. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_theories_regarding_acupuncture

Where can you see a clear diagram of the acupuncture points on the sole of your foot?

Acupuncture points for treating knee sprain? Anyone knows the specific acupuncture points for treating a sprained knee?

Can anybody guide me to learn & Ghost Points in Acupuncture? I am an Acupuncturist, I want to use the Ghost points but How? Can anybody guide me in this regard?

What are the points in acupuncture to treat migraine? and how many sessions you need to get rid of them. Thanks

Does anyone know an easy way to memorize acupressure/acupuncture meridians and points? I have been trying to understand the oriental/chinese methods of relieving pain and ailments, but I am really stuck on the way the meridians run and work and the method to their numbering of the specific points. I am very serious and could use someone who is already knowledgeable in this to hopefully give me a better understanding to the method .

are there any acupuncture points in the earlobe? if so, what are they?

does any one know any acupuncture points to help bring on labour?

Pregnancy acupuncture points I can press myself to help induce (bring on) labor? Ive found the names of some points I can stimulate but need a chart to see where they are located: CO4 SP6 GB21 UB or "BL" 31,32,33,34,60,67 KI6 Any help would be much appreciated :)

what are the acupuncture preessure points for treating high blood pressure?

what are the acupuncture points that helps lower creatinine level?

acupuncture points for anxiety? My guardian thinks i have anxiety/fear/nervousness and i either need to do acupuncture or medicine, problem is i practically have a phobia of needles...... and i canNOT go on medication. so does anyone know what points they'd use for this? ;~;

America's Acupuncture Points? For those who have necessary attention-spans only. AMERICA'S ACUPUNCTURE POINTS PART 1: Striking the US where it hurts Excerpts: "...A noted Chinese theorist on modern warfare, Chang Mengxiong, compared China's form of fighting to "a Chinese boxer with a keen knowledge of vital body points who can bring an opponent to his knees with a minimum of movements". It is like key acupuncture points in ancient Chinese medicine. Puncture one vital point and the whole anatomy is affected. If America ever goes to war with China, say, over Taiwan, then America should be prepared for the following "acupuncture points" in its anatomy to be "punctured". Each of the vital points can bring America to its knees with a minimum of effort..." Two IMPORTANT articles detailing China's "long-term" strategy. Nah...don't wake up...there's nothing to worry about...back to dysfuctional wives...or whatever alternative kookyness. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/HJ19Ad01.html The POINT ! The point of the Asia Times article is that China and Russia (w/ Iran's collusion) have been working for decades to defeat the US, darnit. Why won't anyone bother to READ the link before yappin' ?. Suzan is the only one who gets it, and I'm w/ her on the hope that we're ahead of the curve. But face it, this is hardball to the nth degree. Sorry ! I'm a US citizen, a Bush voter twice, and concerned about anti-US agendas. "I need a vacation". Yahoo is probably not the right place to air this material. Please accept my honest apologies dingdong you've chosen a fitting name. What can I say beyond that. America has kept the world from falling apart for the last seven decades or so, civilization -of the Western kind- cannot afford losing this anchor. Otherwise better realize that the Chinese state puts a creepy spin on the term "human resources" by an active commerce of organs, involuntarily donated by hapless victims of the "system". Google "China falung organ". Think hard, reflect, learn. Please.

how would i find out about acupuncture points? ? i have 11 piercings & i was wondering if they are effecting me in any way?

where are the auricular acupuncture points for addictionie alcohol,smoking and opioids?

where are the endocrine points in auricular acupuncture? wheres the hormonal point? send me a link please

Which ear acupuncture points would you needle to treat someone with severe shoulder and finger pain.? The person in question has suffered from severe shoulder and finger pain for years. Her G P can find no reason for this and just keeps prescibing pain killers. She has asked me as an aricular acupuncturist if I can help. So I was wondering if anyone has had any success with a certain protocol for these symtoms.

Can a person be killed by acupuncture/electropuncture? I don't mean if a needle is poked in very deep or if you are zapped with too many volts. I am wondering if there are any acupuncture points or combination of points that can be lethal when activated, or can result in some other negative effect.

What could happen if an acupuncture point is not well precised ? Do specific points or a system exist to protect the patient and bloke eventual harmful result .

is true that some acupuncture points just touching cause some effects? let me know if that is true and bring me some examples.(let me know the effect).

where are the acupuncture pressure points for the ears?

Where can I find an acupuncture atlas color ? http://www.acupuncturesonline.com I need a practical, full-color photographic atlas , indispensable aid to rapid, accurate location of acupuncture points.

how does acupuncture work? 10 POINTS!!!!!? can some one tell me the complete process of how it works and stuff and about the chi flow and all of that? or at least send me a good link that talks about the process and theories of accupunture? thanks

What are the relionship between Mudras and Acupuncture? How many channels pressure points are connected?

What is the best acupuncture point to remedy acid reflux and where is it located? Also, where is ST 36? I know it is on the outer part of the leg below the knee, but how do I find it's exact point?

acupuncture extra points? best website for researching this? I also have an elderly patient who complains she is not dreaming. how to resolve that?

Can anyone explain where the acupuncture point ST36 is located exactly? Raynanne-can you be more exact as to where below the knee it is, so I can find it and press on it

If You DO Acupuncture, will You Please Answer This 10 POINTS EASY? I am going for acupuncture tomorrow and I am considering being treated for one of the following. Is One of these better treated or easier treated by acupuncture? What can I expect or what will it be like?? And PLEASE spare me the "acupuncture is a rip and not real" talk, Im going to try it and see for myself. So which of these: Fatigue-Low Energy Acne Occasional Headaches & Some Back & Neck Pain Fertility (currently TTC) Weight Control (lose just a few pounds) WHICH SHOULD I DO???? :-) thanks, 10 points!!

I know I can go to library to see acupuncture charts. Why can't view any of them online? Where can I view them I'm interested in knowing more about acupuncture pressure points and would like to view charts that show me where points are for different ailments, like back pain or muscle aches. So far, all I can find is businesses trying to sell me products. Yes, I could go to the local library but what use is online access on the info highway if I can't get the info?

Is there an acupuncture or acupressure point for adrenaline rush? Like a spot that helps you have a rush or release the hormones

Acupuncture for ADD/intelligence? I have an acupuncture pen that emits an electrical pulse to acupuncture points, but I need to know which points would help with ADD, intellegence, and depression. A chart would be helpful. Thanks!

Acupuncture Point Question? Just curious, what will happen if the acupuncture point Ruzhong is acupunctured/moxibustion? What will be the effects on health?

Acupuncture point for the kidneys? When getting acupuncture for my kidneys, where does the doctor-person put the needles?

Is it possible to communicate with a person over a long distance only with the use of your intention? I have read about a doctor who was able to stimulate certain acupuncture points of his patients over a long distance only due his intention to achieve that. Have you heard about similar experiences or experienced that yourself? Concerning this doctor, he did this many times with proven relief to his clients. He concentrated on specific EFT tapping points, which are also acupuncture points. Thanks actually for all your interesting answers!

Any REAL evidence to support existence of Meridians? I work in healthcare and have many colleagues who used acupuncture points as reference. With recent studies showing that it makes no difference whether needle insertion is on a meridian point or not, is there any REAL evidence to support the existance of acupuncture points? Results don;t prove anything. Acupuncture does work (I use it) What I need to know is about the Meridians and points.

What is the root cause behind diabetis as per acupuncture science? what are the points to be used to cure it?

Getting earlobe pierced and it's (negative?) effect from an acupuncture standpoint? I was discussing with my friend about getting my ear pierced (the lobe). He brought up that his mom's friend said that piercing through the lobe affects a major acupuncture point associated with well-being or something. She said that if she had known that she would have never got her ear pierced. Now, I've done some searching on Google and could not really find anything about it having a negative effect. Could anyone shed some light? Thanks in advance.

Why do some acupuncture skeptics use bad science to support claims of "nothing more than placebo"? Why is it okay for some acupuncture skeptics to use bad science, incorrectly abridged media reports, and incorrect assumptions as to how Acupuncture works to support their claims of "nothing more than placebo"? The most recent and common studies acupuncture skeptics use to support their claims have: 1. Used controls that have not been tested, and have not been proven to be inert, therefor are not definitive placebo controls. For example the GERAC back pain study *never* tested their control procedure. It actually uses what most acupuncturists would consider an active treatment for the supposed "sham" procedure. 2. Use abridged media reports and not the actual study where even the *researchers admit in their own study*, such as in the "toothpick study", that they do not understand the mechanisms at work, and are therefor unable to make a *definitive* statement that placebo effect is at work. 3. Use studies that work on the assumption that the needle is something more than a tool. Stimulating acupuncture points is the treatment, the needle is the tool of efficiency. Using a needle, a toothpick, or your thumb can and will illicit a response. The needles allow us to stimulate multiple points rapidly and continuously through the treatment; meaning the acupuncturist can use his/her time more efficiently. Meanwhile, in the studies, both the Verum Acupuncture groups and the [unproven, and untested] "Sham" Acupuncture groups out perform standard non-surgical care by significant percentages... I think a couple of you are still missing the absolute key factor: the studies do not have a *proven* placebo for the control. The studies have a fatal flaw to proving placebo effect. The controls are *assumed* inert and never tested. It cannot be claimed as placebo if it is not been proven to be inert. If anything, one class of studies do prove one thing. Traditionally indicated points work to similar effect as individualized treatment where alternate point selection is used. Which falls perfectly within the parameters of the meridian connection paradigm. If you stimulate acupuncture points, you arguably do not have a placebo. If you are actually inserting needles, you arguably do not have a placebo. **The two variables specific to acupuncture are sticking needles through the skin, and the locations on the body where the needles are placed."** The variables in this blogger opinion piece are based on faulty assumptions. First, therapeutic effects can be elicited without penetrating the skin. Acupuncturists are well aware of this. This is not the variable. The variable is whether you are *stimulating* acupuncture meridians, including the meridian branches, and how those meridians interconnect and therefor interact on one another. Point location is a variable, true. However, there are multiple point selection groupings for specific complaints that are recognized as therapeutic within the meridian structure. (ie - it is not surprising that traditional point selection worked in a similar fashion to individualized point selection) Ironically, the untested control is still being assumed to be a proven placebo.... **What science shows is that acupuncture is no better than a placebo. What you CANNOT do is show that acupuncture is better than placebo.** Again. Exactly where is the evidence-based proof that the control procedure that an actual *placebo*?

Have any tips for learning scalp acupuncture? I'm an acupuncture student and can't find much of anything online with scalp acupuncture, including locations, functions & indications. Hopefully, somebody can give me some pointers or point me in the direction of useful information.

what is the root cause behind diabetis as per acupuncture science? what are the points to be used to cure it?

Does anyone knows how the magnetic small bullets work for acupuncture? OK, My friend keepts telling me about this diet (acupuncture) which they put some small magnetic bullets by your ears. I heard it works from a lot of people but can someone explain hoe it really works? I mean what do they really do, how does this point help you and in what area? thanks for the help!!!

Is dianetics any more crazy than acupuncture? Chinese medicine holds that there are hundreds of points on the body that link to invisible pathways for the body's vital energy, or qi. The theory goes that stimulating the correct points with acupuncture needles can release blocked qi. Here's an explanation of reactive mind: Take the example of child who is bitten by a dog. He experiences quite a bit of pain and some unconsciousness during this. However, also recorded in the reactive mind are the details of her environment, where she was, what it looked like, what she heard, etc. Everything. Get away from that mad dog! Later, as a child or an adult, she sees a similar dog to the one that bit her, or maybe even just hears a dog and is in a similar place - the reactive mind restimulates. She can reexperience the pain in that engram, both physical and emotional. lol I'm not a scientologist by the way but I've never heard of people being harassed over acupuncture.

Is it believable that personality can be changed using a certain acupuncture point? Im doing research for a story that Im working on. Lets say in the context of a manga or fantasy story would this make sense? Not used in the literal common use of medical acupunture. As if in a good way, not like poking them with a needle that might hurt and make them mad. BTY acupuncture doesnt hurt in the first place supposedly This is for a fantasy/manga story Im thinking of creating, hence the asking of whether its plausable

Does acupuncture work for chronic muscle pains? I understand that the needles could hit points on the body that could release endorphines to make you feel better, but what about a chronic or long term relief? Is there any medical treatment associated to accupuncture?

Are trigger point injections the same as acupuncture? If no, what's the difference?

Will the point of insertion for acupuncture needles be different to the part of the body being treated?

labour and acupuncture ?? does anyone know which acupuncture point is known to dilate the cervix?? I must add im 40+5 weeks and my midwife will not induce til im 42 weeks

Acupuncture relief points on the body? that basically sums it up, Jus basic things I can do BY MYSELF

Have a question regarding trigger points? I have endometriosis which i was told started my trigger point problem. I have bad trigger points in my right side of my abdomen and now i have it in my left. my endo is on my left. Is there anything to get rid of trigger points completely? I have just tried acupuncture and it was horrible painful, i am also taking chinese herbs starting today, is there anything else I can do?

what is the mechanisms of acupuncture treatment for anti-broodiness in hens ? Acupuncture point ; Yu-Jane Method ; feather needling

Have you ever given yourself acupuncture? My acupuncturist wants me to give myself acupuncture a couple of times a week. She just wants me to put the needles in on three points in my fingers. I thought this was a little weird but I’ll do it! I’m a little nervous about it! I didn’t realize how far the needles go in (About this far -----)! Has anyone ever done this?

How safe is acupuncture? I've looked at lots of sites on the web and there doesn't seem to be much information on exactly how safe acupuncture is and what the harmful side effects of it are, can anyone point me to a good website or give me some info? Are there any permanent side effects?

In-between the flexor carpii radialis and palmaris longus tendons? The P6 acupuncture point is 2 inches proximal to the distal wrist crease on the anterior side of the wrist. It is between the flexor carpi radialis and palmaris longus tendons. But how do I know where this "in-between" of those tendons is on my wrist (or someone else's)?

I need to know the names of the points used by acupuncturists for weight loss.? I am a Chiropractor and am certified in acupuncture. It has been many years since I have performed auriculotherapy for weight loss. I have the tacks but need a little guidance. Thanks

why do I itch after acupuncture? The points where the needles were placed are like mosquito bites. Small, red, very itchy. A few on my lower legs and around my spine are slightly swollen also. This has happened the last time I went also, and the redness and itching lasted for a week. How do I stop the itch?

Is it dangerous to self pierce parts of your ear? I was just wondering, because its nothing major like cartilage but i have already pierced the second holes in my lobes, and now want to do the third one along. I have been warned that there are certain pressure/acupuncture points that i should avoid...because hitting them is a risk of some sort. Any advice gratefully accepted :) quickly if anyone can =] i have time to do it this morning :) thank youu!!

What Chinese acupuncture meridian is associated with the IT band? I have IT band syndrome.? I have Iliotibial band syndrome (IT Band) - what meridian is this associated with? What acupressure points would help? Thanks!

Is there a point to acupuncture?

acupuncture for weight loss? Has anyone used acupunture utilizing ear points with an ear-dart that stays in for several days and treatments using body points with acupuncture??

Acupuncture points for hyperhidrosis treatment? Can anyone give me the acupuncture points for treatment of hyperhidrosis on hands, feet and underarm? Thanks!

Has anyone ever tried acupuncture for their cat? My cat is 17 and has one front leg.? He developed a twitch after he had and IV in it for about a week for a hospital stay. He bites it to try to stop it, sometimes to the point of bleeding. I have tried massaging it myself and that works for a little while, but then it starts again. There is nothing in his leg, I have had that checked.

after acupuncture my hand is numb - is it normal? Yesterday I had an acupuncture session. The doctor (skilled neurologists by the way) applied needles to four points in my body - the ones 10cm below my knees, and the ones between the thumb and the forefinger. When I woke up this morning, I feel that my left hand - just the hand - is a bit numb - not much, but anyway - all I wanted to ask you is to ensure if it is normal or if there is something wrong with me?

What's the point of acupuncture?

How do u feel about Acupuncture and/or ...? Pressure Points ... ? Example: ear\tongue ... Tnx 4 ur answers . =)

pressure points.? Does anybody have a map of all the human pressure points used for acupuncture and kyusho-jitsu?

Acupuncture? I just want to know what acupuncture is, where the points are, and how to use the. I am looking for the points that are for relaxation.

Question about acupuncture : the Muscular Meridians? I was wondering if someone would be able to provide me a list of the all the Muscular Meridian points or if someone could Provide me with the 12 Muscular meridian charts. Thank you