acupuncture
noun
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In Latin, acus means "needle", and the English word acupuncture was coined way back in the 17th century to describe a technique the Chinese had already been using for 2,000 years. An acupuncturist may insert many extremely fine needles at a time; the treatment is usually uncomfortable but not truly painful. In China today, even major surgery is often carried out using only acupuncture to kill the pain; it's also used for many other conditions, including insomnia, depression, smoking, and overweight. Acupuncture is based on ancient theories of bodily energy that few Western doctors have ever accepted; but even though attempts to explain its effects by Western science have been unsuccessful, it's now widely recognized by doctors as effective for pain reduction.
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Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
With a combination of acupuncture, herbal therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen to try and force oxygen into the area where the spinal cord sits to facilitate healing, the 10-year-old beagle mix named Joey was up and walking within a few months, Richter said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2024
Implementing lifestyle changes, including adapting a gluten-free diet, exercising and engaging in wellness practices like cryotherapy and acupuncture, and paying more attention to her body, has helped.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2024
Other forms of pain management for dogs include acupuncture, hydrotherapy and swimming, Klein says.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 July 2024
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“Acupuncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acupuncture. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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acupuncture
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Latin acus "needle" and English puncture
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acupuncture
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