Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. Acupuncture is regarded as a pseudoscience, since the theories and practices of traditional Chinese medicine are not based on scientific knowledge, and the practice has been characterized as quackery.
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Does the NHS offer acupuncture and for which conditions?
The NHS page on herbal medicines and complementary therapies says the NHS may offer acupuncture for people with long-term pain, migraine-type headaches, or severe hiccups.
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Acupuncture is a core technique of traditional Chinese medicine.
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Source Acupuncture (Wikipedia)
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2. Acupuncture (Wikipedia)
- Practice and theoretical underpinnings introduced in the Yellow Emperors Classic around 100 BC
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupuncture, lead section
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body.
Treats: Pain, Lead: treats Pain
Acupuncture is most often used to attempt pain relief, though acupuncturists say that it can also be used for a wide range of other conditions.
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