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From Phylameana lila Desy's Holistic Healing Glossary, About.com Guest

Acupuncture

Acupuncture / Carpal Tunnel Treatment

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Definition:

Acupuncture is the traditional Chinese healing art of puncturing fine hair-like needles into the body to relieve pain and cure disease. Strategic placement of the needles is intended to restore the body's natural balance by releasing energy blocks, boosting the immune system, and increasing the flow of vital energies.
Pronunciation: ac-u-punk-chur
Common Misspellings: Accupuncture, Acupunture
Examples:
Anne was amazed that it only took two acupuncture treatments to get complete relief from the months of nagging wrist pain she had been experiencing as a result of too many hours at the computer.
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