This article provides a brief introduction to the the history and theory of acupuncture, including a traditional Chinese medical view, as well as an easily-understood explanation for the layman.
Acupuncture needles consist of a stainless steel shaft and a handle made out of copper or steel. There are nine types of needles used in acupuncture; however, only six are commonly used.
Outcomes from a pilot study confirm homeopathy to be a useful treatment option for NHS patients.
Nearly 60% of patients who had received a series of homeopathy appointments reported an improvement in health that affected their daily lives. A total of 1,602 patients were seen at follow-up appointments in all five UK NHS homeopathic hospitals during one month in 2007. The study found that patients receiving homeopathic treatment often have more than one main medical problem.
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Reuters - The oldest and biggest Chinese medicine
store in Beijing is stocked with traditional ingredients like
deer's penis, dried seahorses, fungi, and ginseng.