Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves inserting small needles into various points, "acupoints", in the body to stimulate nerve impulses.

Traditional Chinese acupuncture is based on the idea of 'qi' (vital energy) which is said to travel around the body along 'meridians' which the acupuncture points affect.

Western acupuncture uses the same needling technique, but is based on affecting nerve impulses and the central nervous system, and can also include the use of herbs, electricity, magnets and lasers.

Follow the links below to find information relating to acupuncture.

Updated November 2007

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Title:   Pain management
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for longer than three months. At any given time, around one third of Australians are in pain. Management strategies for chronic pain include medications, and therapies such as acupuncture.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Acupuncture - safety and legal issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Victoria is currently implementing statutory registration of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. There is currently no direct regulation of the traditional Chinese medicine industry by other states or the Federal government. A reputable and qualified practitioner will be a member of a recognised traditional Chinese medicine association.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Acupuncture
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin - or applying various other techniques to the acupuncture points - to restore balance and encourage the body to heal itself. Scientific studies have proven acupuncture to be effective in treating many disorders.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Cancer pain management
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The pain of cancer is usually constant. The foundation of pain management is regular medication, including paracetamol, non-opioid (aspirin-like medications and others) and opioid drugs. Relaxation therapies - such as meditation, massage and yoga - may be helpful to relieve pain-related stress.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Acupuncture
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing that was developed as part of the traditional medicine of China, Japan and other Eastern countries.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Arthritis: physical therapies
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Physical therapies, such as physiotherapy and acupuncture, are offered as ways to relieve arthritis pain.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Acute pain management: scientific evidence
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   This publication summarises the evidence currently available to assist health professionals in the management of acute pain. The field of acute pain medicine is a rapidly changing one.
Date:   Jun 2005
Title:   Acupuncture needles
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Apart from the most common filiform needle there are a number of specialised acupuncture needles with specific uses.
Date:   Nov 2002
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