Interesting Facts About Acupuncture

10 Interesting Facts about Acupuncture:

 Acupuncture was introduced to the general public of North America in 1972 and has been gaining popularity ever since.

Acupuncturists feel your pulse and look at your tongue to gain a better understand...ing of what is going on inside the body.
 

Modern Needles are made of stainless steel, disposable, and so thin that they are only about the width of two human hairs.
 

Even though a needle is being inserted into the skin, acupuncture is virtually painless.
 

In all, The World Health Organization recognizes over 200 health conditions effectively treated with

acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
 

Acupuncture is highly individualized – for example, if 50 people with the common cold received acupuncture, all 50 people could have different acupuncture points in their treatments.
 

Acupuncture can increase the success rate of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) up to 65%.
 

Acupuncture is now being used by doctors in war zones as part of emergency care in combat and in frontline hospitals.
 

Acupuncture is gaining popularity for animal care as a preventative measure, as well as a pain treatment.
 

Acupuncture is sometimes covered by your health insurance, and you could be reimbursed by the government!