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What are acupuncture and acupressure?

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What are acupuncture and acupressure?

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Acupuncture is one kind of treatment from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It uses very thin needles to stimulate points on the body to improve well-being. Acupressure uses pressure, tapping or massage over these points to promote well-being and decrease pain. Other ways to stimulate these points include moxibustion (heat), cupping (suction), electricity, magnets, and cold laser. There are different kinds of acupuncture: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and even French acupuncture! Other therapies of TCM include herbal medicine, massage, and “Tai Chi” and “Qi Gong” (gentle therapeutic exercise).

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