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is an age old pain treatment that dates back to Ancient China. "Many theories have been entertained," says Dr. Stemmler, " but none itself can explain the multiple analgesic, anti-flamatory, sedative, and regenerative effects of this treatment (Kanigel 2). Althou ....

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.... are inserted at selected acupuncture points. Acupuncturists recognize nearly 400 of these special locations on each side of the body and another 250-300 "extra- meridian" points outside the meridian lines. The needles are typically turned clockwise or counterclockwise to evoke patient response and to intensify or change the needles tip polarity. Manual or electrical manipulation of the needle or the application of heat or cold to the handle will change polarity and direction of the current (Kanigel 3). One common question about acupuncture is if this practice is legimate. According to one recent research, a panel of experts assembled by the national ....