Acupuncture is a kind of treating diseases by inserting certain points on the body with acupuncture needles, and also has specific effect in strengthening muscles and relieving muscle tension. From the literature it is known that acupuncture increases the microcirculation, affects the adrenal cortex, and increases the pain threshold. Twenty adults who received acupuncture treatment participated…
Obesity is a risk factor for various degenerative diseases, besides giving poor aesthetical performance. Many ways of lowering body weight are known but the side effects must be considered. Acupuncture is a method of therapy which has a role in lowering body weight. It can be done by stimulating acupuncture points in the ear or in the body. From clinical trials, it is found that acupuncture has…
Asymptomatic hepatitis B virus carries cause health problems, because of its high prevalence, especially in Asia and Africa. Western medical treatment still faces a handicap. The treatment is regarded as supporting only, while the treatment by interferon is still not satisfactory and causes many side effects despite the high cost. Acupuncture can prevent further process of hepatitis B virus car…