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| Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical
procedures in the world. Originating in China more than 2,000
years ago, acupuncture began to become better known
internationally in the 1970's. |
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| The term acupuncture describes a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques. Acupuncture points (also called
"acupoints or tsubo") are specific anatomical locations on the body that are believed to be therapeutically useful for acupuncture, acupressure,
aquapuncture, sonopuncture, or laser treatment. Medical science does not currently understand how these points are affected, but changes in the electrical conductivity of the skin can be detected at these points. |
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Modern practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries. The acupuncture technique that has been most studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin at acupoints with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands and may be electrically charged.
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It is a proven supplementary treatment for a number of health conditions including obesity, smoking and similar addiction problems. It is a recognized method of controlling pain, and is also useful for many other conditions, including headaches, sciatica, asthma, and many others.
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| An important application of Acupuncture at Perfect beauty is in fighting obesity through appetite suppression and resultant slimming.
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