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is a Chinese medical practice that treats illness and provides local anesthesia by the insertion of needles at predetermined sites of the body. may also follow many other forms. The word comes from the Latin word acus, meaning needle, and pungere, meaning pun ....

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.... Usually if any pain it is only mild. Most of the needles now used in acupuncture are disposable needles. Acupuncture does not always only involve needles. They may also use other methods such as moxibustion, cupping, electronic stimulation, magneotherapy and various types of massage. There are also many different styles of acupuncture practiced all over the world. There are many things to consider when choosing an acupuncturist. Acupuncture is a licensed and regulated healthcare profession in about half the states in the United States. There are many acupuncture practices which are not certified, so when choosing one some research is required. ....