Comments for Acupuncture Cambridge

Comment on I need 3 years of university before going into acupuncture? by BetheOne

BetheOne — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:30:59 +0000

a general well -rounded education can only help you, There are many acupuncturists but the most respected ones have degrees or extensive training and.or apprenticeships. Why not go to college and still study it on the side for even more experience?
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Comment on I need 3 years of university before going into acupuncture? by Curious George, C.Ac

Curious George, C.Ac — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:25:59 +0000

In the US, the reason you cannot jump right to an accredited Oriental Medicine program is because most all programs are registered as graduate degrees.

I believe this is also true in Canada.
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Certified Acupuncturist

Comment on I need 3 years of university before going into acupuncture? by eri

eri — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:45:59 +0000

Warning! Acupuncture doesn’t work. You can stick those needles in anywhere and get the exact same effect – it’s the placebo effect and nothing more. You can become a real nurse in 3 years or less and get a good-paying job where you’re not scamming people. Unless your whole goal in life is to scam people out of their money and health – in which case, just start a new religion. It’s faster.
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Comment on I need 3 years of university before going into acupuncture? by Bob T

Bob T — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:33:59 +0000

And your "point" is? Just kidding. It would seem that you would need biology/health background in a 4-year degree before pursuing acupuncture, similar to being pre-med in college.
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Comment on Does it matter whether or not you have a degree to practice acupuncture? by Curious George, C.Ac

Curious George, C.Ac — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:18:59 +0000

To legally practice acupuncture in New Jersey you do need to complete an accredited degree program before you can be licensed.(1)

You are also required to pass NCCAOM board exams to be licensed in New Jersey. Just to sit for the exams you must be enrolled in an accredited degree program. Later to receive your Dipl. of Acupuncture, or Diplomate of Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM you must provide transcripts demonstrating graduation from the accredited program.(2)

1 -http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/laws/acuregs.pdf
2 -http://www.nccaom.org/applicants/eligibility.html
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Comment on Does it matter whether or not you have a degree to practice acupuncture? by Gary Y

Gary Y — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:47:59 +0000

Technically, it doesn’t matter. Because you are only administering a placebo. This has been well shown and it has been also well shown that it doesn’t matter where you insert the needles, or even if you just twist toothpicks, the result is the same as if using traditional acupuncture points. Which clearly shows there is no such thing as meridians. So whatever you study, its baloney anyway.

You should be aware that the CFI (Center For Inquiry) have just released a position paper on acupuncture. From the website:

"Proponents of acupuncture repeatedly make the unjustified claim that acupuncture is an efficacious and cost effective complement to conventional medicine. These claims rely on dubious and discredited research data. During the past ten years, however, an increasingly robust body of research has accumulated showing that acupuncture has no intrinsic clinical value. Despite mounting empirical evidence against it, however, acupuncture has become increasingly embedded within the American healthcare system, in part through government funding of integrative medical clinics."
http://www.centerforinquiry.net/news/cfi_publishes_position_paper_criticizing_government_funding_of_acupuncture/

You can download the paper here, and all those who have an interest in acupuncture would be well advised to read it: http://www.centerforinquiry.net/uploads/attachments/Acupuncture_Final_Paper.pdf

Having said all that, a degree is better than a diploma any day. If I had to put my health into the hands of an acupuncturist, I’d be looking for the most qualified, and not someone who may take shortcuts.
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Comment on Does Acupuncture Work? by Kat D

Kat D — Sun, 09 May 2010 08:44:59 +0000

If your pain feels gone, I’d say your pain relief is real. There is nothing there to mask your pain. What has happened is the needles inserted into you body have activated the circulation of energy and blood in your knee. Your pain was a result of blocked flow, but now that the flow has increased you feel good. Movement is the natural state of life, when that happens tissues can repair themselves. Your acupuncturist just encouraged your body to do what it naturally wants to do… have movement and circulation. The needles provided a stimulus to your brain and nervous system to direct more flow to the injured part of your body… viola …healing happened. I would say it is okay to keep moving, run if you feel up to it, but listen to your body, don’t over do it.
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Kat Delse, L.Ac., MS
htttp://www.santarosa-acupuncture.com

Comment on Does Acupuncture Work? by AngryNortheaster

AngryNortheaster — Sun, 09 May 2010 08:42:59 +0000

Whomever told you to "run all you want" is completely irresponsible and I am banging my hand against my head and sighing…

I would take it easy for a while. Walk and see how that feels… Any reputable acupuncturist would encourage you to seek radiology/mri before telling you to "run all you want" if you indeed feel that you tore something.

Acupuncture works in a variety of ways – the verdict is still out and no one really knows HOW it works – don’t let anyone tell you anything differently. There are several valid explanations. My personal belief is that we are sending specific signals to our brain to stimulate healing in different parts of our bodies depending on where we put the needles. Our nervous system is very complex.

Get a different acupuncturist – that is my best advice. A good herbal protocol will also help strengthen your sinews and muscles.
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2 out of 3 years completed with a 4.0 gpa towards a Masters of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture.

Comment on Does Acupuncture Work? by Jfoe

Jfoe — Sun, 09 May 2010 08:40:59 +0000

Always trust the wise chinese medicine woman! That's the medicine that's been working for thousands of years. You'll be fine.
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Comment on Does Acupuncture Work? by vivacassette

vivacassette — Sun, 09 May 2010 03:38:48 +0000

How does acupuncture work on sports injuries?
I’m wondering mostly if it just masks the pain… I have what I think is a small tear on where the muscle attaches on the inside of my knee. I got acupuncture on it yesterday and it feels remarkably better. If it just masks the pain I don’t want to make it worse… but the Chinese medicine woman I went to said to run all I want.
How does it work?
should I run if it feels good?