Acupuncture: a 2000-year track record: hailed as helpful for a wide range of conditions, this ancient Chinese practice enjoys burgeoning acceptance in the West.

From: Healthy Years | Date: February 1, 2006 | Copyright information

A needle stick doesn't usually conjure up a feeling of comfort, but a growing body of medical evidence suggests that acupuncture--the use of carefully placed needles to promote healing and improve functioning--does help many people. It's been used for more than 2,000 years by the Chinese, and has been growing in popularity in the United States. A national health survey found that more than eight million U.S. adults have used acupuncture to help heal their aches and pains.

"Acupuncture sends a signal to the body to turn on its own rescue system," says Ka-Kit Hui, MD, professor ...

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