Sentences with phrase «inserted in acupuncture»

Acupuncturists are alternative medicine practitioners who use fine needles inserted in acupuncture points on the body in order to correct imbalances.

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It seems odd that inserting tiny needles into various points in the skin can be healing, but the principles behind acupuncture date back to ancient Chinese medicinal practice.

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting very thin needles into the skin to relieve pain and correct imbalances in the body.

Selected points are stimulated by inserting fine acupuncture needles in order to improve the flow of chi or qi in the meridians and to restore balance and healthy functioning to the internal organs of...

The western approach to veterinary acupuncture typically involves inserting the needles in the region where the animal feels pain rather than in one of the traditional acupoints elsewhere on the body.

Acupuncture is an alternative canine leukemia treatment that involves inserting very thin needles at certain points of the body in order to stimulate energy and healing.

Needles are inserted where nerves and blood vessels meet in an acupuncture point.

Traditionally, tiny metallic needles are inserted into acupuncture «points» that are strategically placed in parts of the body to treat certain ailments and promote balance.

Acupuncture can make pets with cancer more comfortable by stimulating points in the body that help with pain relief, or increase energy, the immune system and appetite, said Dr. Levy, who sat beside Harpo on a rug and inserted a red tipped needle into the top of the terrier's head.

During a session, needles are inserted into specific places (acupuncture points) and are left in for 10 — 20 minutes.

Once acupuncture needles have been inserted, they will remain in place for about 5 - 12 minutes depending upon the condition that is being treated.