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    10 Myths About Acupuncture
    10 Myths About Acupuncture
    10 Myths About Acupuncture
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    10 Myths About Acupuncture

    By Bonnie Koenig, LAc

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    Acupuncture continues to be a mysterious medicine. In this short book of about 9500 words, acupuncturist Bonnie Koenig writes about 10 common misconceptions she encounters when talking with people about using acupuncture. 

    This is not meant to be a comprehensive theory book but rather a book to address the worries and concerns of people considering acupuncture for their condition. It's really not as scary as you might think.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMy Big Fat Orange Cat Publishing
    Release dateJul 9, 2015
    ISBN9781513028873
    10 Myths About Acupuncture

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      10 Myths About Acupuncture - Bonnie Koenig, LAc

      10 Myths About Acupuncture

      By Bonnie Koenig, LAc

      Copyright 2013 Bonnie Koenig EAMP

      Disclaimers

      Nothing in this book should be taken as medical advice. If you have questions about your particular condition, please consult a local acupuncturist.  No one can diagnose a patient without seeing them. If you are unsure where to find a practitioner, consider one of the directories that are listed here.  If you are still unsure, ask friends or ask a nurse at your local medical clinic for assistance.  Don’t be afraid to visit an office you are considering.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Myth #1:  Acupuncture hasn’t changed in thousands of years.

      Myth #2: Acupuncture works by stimulating your nerves.

      Myth #3: Acupuncture works as a placebo.

      Myth #4: All Acupuncturists do the same things.

      Myth #5: Acupuncture only works for pain.

      Myth #6: You can't be a Christian and get acupuncture.

      Myth #7: Acupuncturists only stick needles in people.

      Myth #8: Acupuncture works in one treatment.

      Myth #9:  It is safer to have acupuncture done by a doctor or physical therapist.

      Myth #10: Acupuncture Needles are Needles.

      What Next?

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      About the Author

      End Notes

      Introduction

      Even after practicing acupuncture for over a decade, I continue to be surprised at the things people believe about the medicine. In some cases, people who have had acupuncture continue to hold some of these false ideas. While most people in the United States have heard of acupuncture, those who have actually tried acupuncture remain a relatively small percentage of the population. It’s no wonder that acupuncture continues to be mysterious and, to many people, kind of frightening.

      I’d like to take some of the fear and skepticism about acupuncture away by clearing up some of the myths. Let’s talk about language. I use the term acupuncture very specifically. When I talk about acupuncture, I am talking about the practice of inserting fine needles into specific points to help the body heal.  This may take the form of symptomatic relief. It can also take the form of affecting a cure for the condition. Acupuncturists often use other modalities in addition to the needles. I do discuss some of these modalities but throughout this book when I say acupuncture, I am referring to the practice of inserting needles. 

      When I talk about acupuncture theory, however, I will be talking about the theory of acupuncture.  Often the theory behind acupuncture has bled over into other alternate modalities, like Chinese Herbal Medicine.  The term acupuncture theory isn’t technically correct. When I say theory, I should say Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) or Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM).  However, I am not referring to one particular style of theory. I am speaking inclusively to the theories that are predominant in the United States, of which TCM and CCM are two of the most common.

      This book is not about the various theories of how acupuncture works. There are some wonderful texts out there that take the time to explain how acupuncture works. These books will

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