Acupuncture

acupuncture

Advantages
1. No side effect (except possible bruising)
2. Effective
3. Holistic
4. Preventive
5. Strengthens entire body
6. Well researched
7. 4000-year history
8. Economical

Contraindications
1. Breathing difficulty and other emergencies
2. Empty stomach
3. Chest pain and other signs of heart attack
4. Severe pain/sudden weakness
5. Sudden bleeding
6. Falls
7. Suicidal patient
8. Severe infection

Stages
1. Disinfection
2. Needle insertion
3. Manipulation of needle
4. Arrival of qi
5. 15 to 30 minutes
6. Removal of needle