Studies Confirm that Acupuncture is Not Safe in the Hands of
Non-licensed
Acupuncturists
Acupuncture patients may suffer from unwanted side effects in the
hands of non-licensed acupuncturists, according to a comprehensive study
conducted by the Institute of Community Medicine in Norway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR Log (Press Release) – May 07, 2010 – Wednesday, May 5,
2010- Acupuncture patients may suffer from unwanted side effects in the
hands of non-licensed acupuncturists, according to a comprehensive study
conducted by the Institute of Community Medicine in Norway.
Acupuncture has been proven to be an effective form of therapy. Numerous
scientific studies have proven the efficacy of acupuncture on treating
various ailments. As a testament to the now scientifically recognized
value of acupuncture, the Department of Essential Drugs and Medicine
Policy of the World Health Organization (WHO) has published a list of
diseases, symptoms, and conditions that acupuncture can treat. Headaches,
depression, sprains, strokes, sciatica, and rheumatoid arthritis are
among the conditions included in WHO’s 2003 publication.
However, practitioners with minimal acupuncture training, such as Chiropractors
and Medical Doctors who have logged about 300 hours of practice while
attending several weekend acupuncture seminars, may pose a risk to patients
seeking acupuncture therapy.
A comprehensive decade long study of Norway’s Institute of Community
Medicine validates the fact that acupuncture is not safe at the hands
of untrained individuals. During the 14-year study, the institute have
discovered that 193 patients have suffered from adverse side-effects.
The bulk of the said patients may have consulted non-licensed acupuncturists.
The study also found out that Medical Acupuncture treatment performed
by doctors with minimal acupuncture training was the reason for the death
of three patients as also reported by http://www.medicalacupuncturefacts.com.
The most serious side-effect that may stem from consulting non-licensed
acupuncturists is pneumothorax or the influx of unwanted air in the chest
due to perforation of the lungs by incorrect needle insertion. One case
involved a patient who died 90 minutes after suffering chest pains and
dyspnea after medical acupuncture treatment, according to MEDLINE.
Like other fields of conventional Western Medicine, acupuncture should
be performed by a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) only. Qualification
for an acupuncture license is rigid. It is required that graduate acupuncture
students should have more than 3,000 credit hours of study and training
before gaining a license. During training, students are required to master
the human body and the various acupuncture points. Such extensive training
would ensure the absolute safety of patients who seek the services of
an L.Ac. Unwanted accidents, such as perforation of the lungs by an acupuncture
needle, would not happen at the hands of an L.Ac. who knows by heart
all insertion points in the body.
When it comes to seeking treatment, your well-being should be your top
priority. To ensure your safety, it is advisable to only consult an L.Ac.
who has graduated from accredited acupuncture schools from The
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
About Medical Acupuncture Facts:
Medical acupuncture facts discusses the importance of seeking out a
licensed acupuncturist over a doctor or chiropractor with minimal medical
acupuncture training. For over 2 years Medical Acupuncture Facts has
been informing the public of the dangers of going to non-licensed acupuncturists
and shows common sense reasons of why to stick with licensed acupuncturists
to ensure public safety. Visit http://www.medicalacupuncturefacts.com to learn more.
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Company Name: Medical Acupucture facts
San Diego, California 92101
Contact Spokesperson: Zhu Dan-Xi
info@medicalacupuncturefacts.com
Your path to radiant health..
 Lorraine
H. Harris, Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist Specialist
in fertility, women's health and rejuvenation, and the only acupuncturist
in Western North Carolina (WNC) and Asheville offering Mei Zen™ Cosmetic
Acupuncture.
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