Term Papers on Acupuncture

Term Paper Title	Acupuncture
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acupuncture


                    ACUPUNCTURE
     A Chinese medical technique; acupuncture is a medicine originating in the orient over four-thousand years ago.  Used primarily for pain relief, but also in curing disease and general health improvement. Oriental Medicine views (illness and pain) as an imbalance of one's energy. With Acupuncture the energetic balance can be restored, thus helping the body to rid itself of disease. Often illnesses can be diagnosed and treated at an early stage.  Acupuncture  consists of inserting hair thin needles through specific spots in the skin called acupuncture points.  These specific spots of insertion are over neuroreceptors in underlying muscles.  These needles are inserted along meridian points throughout the body;  There are hundreds of these meridians, all serving different purposes.  "Evidence proves that needling simulates peripheral nerves in the muscles which send messages to the brain to release endorphins (morphine-like peptides in the brain).  These natural chemicals then block the sending of painful messages from the brain." (Acupuncture-Microsoft Network Nov. 30, 1996).   Acupuncture needles are typically inserted 1/10 to 4/10 on an inch deep.  Although some procedures require needles to be inserted as deep as 10 inches.  Acupuncture points are then stimulated by various forms of needle stimulation.  Acupuncture is an incredibly effective form of medicine;  This essay will present details explaining some of the uses of acupuncture.
     Acupuncture; the insertion of needles into the body through specific spots, over neurorecepters.  These needles are then stimulated by either: rotation, heat, or by a weak electrical current.  Acupuncture is a medical technique used primarily as a relief of pain, but is known to cure disease, as well as improve general health.  "The theory suggest that acupuncture blocks the transmission of pain impulses from parts of the body to the central nervous system." (Compton’s interactive encyclopedia).  Three main sites have been found for endorphin acupuncture analgesia.  This type of acupuncture blocks the sending of pain messages from the brain.  The pituitary gland being one; this gland, when stimulated by needles, releases endorphin.  The second site are the periaquaductal gray neurons in the mid brain which release endorphins when stimulated.  The third, electrical stimulation to the spinal cord endorphin system.  The spinal cord releases endorphins to block the release of neurotransmitters, which carry the painful messages from the brain.
     Acupuncture, used in Asia for over four thousand years; Originally for the relief of pain. "Acupuncture appears to be undeniably effective in relieving pain." (Compton’s interactive encyclopedia).  Western observers witnessed, ordinarily painful surgical operations carried out on fully conscious patients. These patients were only locally anesthetized by acupuncture and exhibited no signs of discomfort.  The reason for acupuncture’s success is not known, except for the belief that acupuncture needles stimulate the body’s production of such natural pain-killing chemical substances as endorphins and enkephalins.
     Acupuncture;  known to cure disease and improve general health.  With the enormous problem of high blood pressure in t...

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