Everything you ever wanted to know about acupuncture.
Skeptic Dad over at Science-Based Parenting blog has a very thorough take-down of acupuncture, including this gem:
acupuncture doesn’t work as claimed, because people who seek an acupuncturist may need actual medicine, and treating with placebo is unethical because deception must occur for the response to be most effective. As for the endorphins, those aren’t anything special. You can get the same response by pinching your skin, running a mile, or having sex.
Get all your questions about acupuncture answered in one handy article.
My Acne Website Said,
November 2, 2009 @ 11:58 pm
Acupuncture does work. it helps me deal with my allergies and also i use acupunture for relaxation /
Pretty Girls Forum Said,
January 2, 2010 @ 9:10 pm
Acupuncture helped me a lot in relaxation. It takes away some of my muscle cramps due to physical stress.
LzR Said,
January 18, 2010 @ 2:03 pm
Acupuncturists are required to earn a masters degree in Oriental Medicine over 3 1/2-4 years and pass national certification exams, state boards and receive state licenses. A large part of this education is in western medicine with a strong emphasis on referral.
If a patient does not have a previous medical evaluation from an MD (most do) acupuncture ethics require referral in all but the most minor of conditions. It’s not uncommon for an acupuncturist to be the person to convince someone with a fear or dislike of doctors to get a necessary exam. There is no evidence to sustain the idea that people are being harmed by delayed treatment, that myth needs to be put to rest.
There is no deception involved because acupuncture does work, many studies show that even though most studies aren’t set up to mimic real clinical practice, that is a big problem because it they end up proving very little, either for or against acupuncture. Some people believe it’s a placebo and nothing more, but that is an opinion, not a fact.