Comments for Bristol Acupuncture Clinic

Comment on I need 3 years of university before going into acupuncture? by BetheOne

BetheOne — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:33:59 +0000

a general well -rounded education can only help you, There are many acupuncturists but the most respected ones have degrees or extensive training and.or apprenticeships. Why not go to college and still study it on the side for even more experience?
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Comment on I need 3 years of university before going into acupuncture? by Curious George, C.Ac

Curious George, C.Ac — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:07:59 +0000

In the US, the reason you cannot jump right to an accredited Oriental Medicine program is because most all programs are registered as graduate degrees.

I believe this is also true in Canada.
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Certified Acupuncturist

Comment on I need 3 years of university before going into acupuncture? by eri

eri — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:25:59 +0000

Warning! Acupuncture doesn’t work. You can stick those needles in anywhere and get the exact same effect – it’s the placebo effect and nothing more. You can become a real nurse in 3 years or less and get a good-paying job where you’re not scamming people. Unless your whole goal in life is to scam people out of their money and health – in which case, just start a new religion. It’s faster.
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Comment on I need 3 years of university before going into acupuncture? by Bob T

Bob T — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:35:59 +0000

And your "point" is? Just kidding. It would seem that you would need biology/health background in a 4-year degree before pursuing acupuncture, similar to being pre-med in college.
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Comment on Does it matter whether or not you have a degree to practice acupuncture? by Curious George, C.Ac

Curious George, C.Ac — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:34:59 +0000

To legally practice acupuncture in New Jersey you do need to complete an accredited degree program before you can be licensed.(1)

You are also required to pass NCCAOM board exams to be licensed in New Jersey. Just to sit for the exams you must be enrolled in an accredited degree program. Later to receive your Dipl. of Acupuncture, or Diplomate of Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM you must provide transcripts demonstrating graduation from the accredited program.(2)

1 -http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/laws/acuregs.pdf
2 -http://www.nccaom.org/applicants/eligibility.html
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Comment on Does it matter whether or not you have a degree to practice acupuncture? by Gary Y

Gary Y — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:46:59 +0000

Technically, it doesn’t matter. Because you are only administering a placebo. This has been well shown and it has been also well shown that it doesn’t matter where you insert the needles, or even if you just twist toothpicks, the result is the same as if using traditional acupuncture points. Which clearly shows there is no such thing as meridians. So whatever you study, its baloney anyway.

You should be aware that the CFI (Center For Inquiry) have just released a position paper on acupuncture. From the website:

"Proponents of acupuncture repeatedly make the unjustified claim that acupuncture is an efficacious and cost effective complement to conventional medicine. These claims rely on dubious and discredited research data. During the past ten years, however, an increasingly robust body of research has accumulated showing that acupuncture has no intrinsic clinical value. Despite mounting empirical evidence against it, however, acupuncture has become increasingly embedded within the American healthcare system, in part through government funding of integrative medical clinics."
http://www.centerforinquiry.net/news/cfi_publishes_position_paper_criticizing_government_funding_of_acupuncture/

You can download the paper here, and all those who have an interest in acupuncture would be well advised to read it: http://www.centerforinquiry.net/uploads/attachments/Acupuncture_Final_Paper.pdf

Having said all that, a degree is better than a diploma any day. If I had to put my health into the hands of an acupuncturist, I’d be looking for the most qualified, and not someone who may take shortcuts.
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Comment on I need help with some ideas for an Acupuncture visual display project? by frank

frank — Tue, 04 May 2010 23:57:59 +0000

Try these links for they all have sections on acupuncture

Pubmed (one of the best resources for medical papers)
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/

National Institutes of Health
http://www.nih.gov

The World Health Organization
http://www.who.int

National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
http://www.nccam.nih.gov

American Medical Association
http://www.ama-assn.org

Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com

John Hopkins Hospital
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov

Center for Sustainable Medicine
http://www.sustainablemedicine.org
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Comment on Does Acupuncture for Weight Loss really work? by Weise Ente

Weise Ente — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:48:59 +0000

Only with diet and exercise. So no.
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Comment on Does Acupuncture for Weight Loss really work? by SirRob

SirRob — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:28:59 +0000

Yes, but not all of the time like anyother treatment. Also, like other treatments, use of medical acupuncture works in conjunction with drinking lots of water, balanced diet, regular walking and sold sleep habits. Medical acupuncture for weight loss, usually in the ear, can up regulate the metabolism and help normalize dyfunctional ‘chi’ energy.
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http://www.nih.gov

Comment on Does Acupuncture for Weight Loss really work? by Stephanie M

Stephanie M — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:46:59 +0000

No. It doesn’t.
If you really want to lose weight, then you should stop eating fatty foods and exercise.
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