Acupuncture dangers are minimal despite alarmist stories to the contrary

There was a flurry of paranoia last week after the UK’s Daily Mail newspaper published an item on the ‘hidden dangers of acupuncture’. Even the British Medical Journal (BMJ) news reported, ‘Risks of acupuncture range from stray needles to pneumothorax, finds study’. To counter such misrepresentations of the original research, Hugh MacPherson and George Lewith have had a rapid response published in the BMJ. Very much worth reading. www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e6060

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Moxibustion

moxibustion at essex acupuncture

Warming points through Moxibustion is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It utilises a substance called Moxa, which is made from the aged leaves of a herb called mugwort. Like the sun, moxa produces a comforting dry heat helping to eliminate dampness and cold in the body, alleviating Aches and Pains and supporting Aging Joints.

Pain Relief

pain-relief

If you are one of those people who has exhausted the chemical pills and potions of Western Medicine, then Acupuncture could be for you.
There are many patients who have been sent home to grin and bear it and, after many months of putting up with discomfort, the discovery of natural pain relief in the form of an acupuncture treatment can be the most wonderful experience.

Battlefield

battlefield-acupuncture

Originally developed to treat pain in US Air Force pilots who were unable to take medication while flying, this ear acupuncture technique has proved so effective in the relief of pain that many soldiers across the american forces have been trained so they can treat each other on the battlefield.