Acupuncture Schools Teach Complementary Medicine
As the practice of acupuncture gains acceptance in the United States, it is not surprising that it can be used as a complement to traditional western medicine. Acupuncture schools in the United States and Canada now teach this traditional Chinese art of healing that has been practiced in China for possibly as many as 5,000 years.
Although the practice of acupuncture did not appear in the United States until well into the 20th century, many western acupuncture schools now maintain close affiliations with schools in China. Occasionally, students are able to intern in China with their colleagues as a part of their acupuncture programs of study.
Experiments have shown that the brain does respond to acupuncture with reduced pain, and there are now several medical colleges in the United States that provide acupuncture classes for physicians and dentists. Hospitals also offer acupuncture during surgery and as a complementary therapy for treatment of pain.
A drug-free therapy, the healing art of acupuncture is widely known to relieve pain. The process involves inserting fine needles lightly through the skin to stimulate flow of energy, which promotes balance and wellness. Acupuncture is used extensively for medical purposes, including the prevention of disease (its main emphasis in some types of acupuncture) as well as treatment for conditions and diseases.
Surprisingly, there is no or very little pain experienced by patients receiving acupuncture treatments as the needles are inserted through the skin. Patients do, however, respond with increased energy or relaxation.
Various schools offer different forms of acupuncture and different subjects may be presented, including five element acupuncture, herbal medicine, acupuncture and oriental medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and more. Students should consider researching several accredited schools before deciding which approach suits their style and purpose.
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