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Post by Lady~RavenHeart on Aug 28, 2005 13:56:53 GMT 2
Both acupuncture and acupressure are based on traditional Chinese medicine that believes that 14 invisible pathways, called meridians, lie beneath your skin an illness is caused when the flow of energy through these pathways is disrupted.
Acupuncture practitioners use very small needles at certain points of the body. The aim is to restore the proper flow of energy under the skin. According to the National Institutes of Health, acupuncture to help control pain associated with fibromyalgia may be effective. A recent study confirmed the fact that acupuncture is an extremely useful adjunctive treatment for many patients with fibromyalgia. Other studies have indicated that acupuncture was most successful in treating pain from musculoskeletal conditions and nausea. While not curative, acupuncture can enhance your quality of life. The frequency of acupuncture is individualized and may range from weekly visits to visits once every 10 to 12 weeks.
Acupressure practitioners attempt to restore the flow of energy by applying pressure with their fingers into the skin as opposed to using needles.
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