[
US
/ˈækjuˌpəŋktʃɝ/
]
[ UK /ˈækjuːpˌʌŋktʃɐ/ ]
[ UK /ˈækjuːpˌʌŋktʃɐ/ ]
NOUN
- treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin
How To Use acupuncture In A Sentence
- Lamaze classes aid in preparation; hypnosis, acupuncture, and biofeedback are also used.
- Acupuncture treatment of patients was associated with decreased pain levels and fewer positive tender points as measured by dolorimetry.
- It's similar to reflexology and acupuncture, but on the ear. Times, Sunday Times
- Needle Works Acupuncture is widely used in human alternative medicine.
- Acupuncture is mainly used for treating conditions in which symptoms are the main problem.
- Acupuncture works best if the person is in detox.
- Indeed, distinct therapies like naturopathy, Ayurveda, and acupuncture have coalesced into an industry that both works with and competes against mainstream medicine.
- I imagine that an acupuncture session is fairly relaxing for the pet - the article indicates that the animal isthe center of attention during these exercises – they are petted, nuzzled, spoken to in calming adult-cooing baby language, placed on warm blankets with candle light and soft music, perhaps? Pet Acupunture – Grrrrr! Ruff! « Biodork
- The effects of shiatsu, acupuncture, moxa, and herbal medicine are still questioned in Japan because they seem to depend upon the individual and are very difficult to replicate or to validate scientifically.
- After the patient received acupuncture treatment,his spasms eased off somewhat.