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In reply to the discussion: Acupuncture: Small risks versus no benefit [View all]longship
(40,416 posts)11. The Science-Based Medicine Blog is a great resource as well.
These quack modalities have plenty of research which demonstrate lack of efficacy. This Blog does a great job of analyzing this research.
Science-Based Medicine
For Google fans, "SBM" in the search usually gets to entries in this Blog.
E.G., Google: acupuncture research SBM
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I find it difficult to believe that an accupunture needle could pierce the lung
NV Whino
Jul 2013
#1
This is why most states regulate to those physicians (and veterinarians) who go on to receive
hlthe2b
Jul 2013
#2
I have no idea how it works but I know 4 people who quit smoking from acupuncture.
JaneyVee
Jul 2013
#6
True, but idiots still have the needles stuck in them so the cause continues.
1-Old-Man
Jul 2013
#12
And yet your story is about a massage threapist practicing medicine illegally, or it would be here
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2013
#17
I am a very satisfied person using acupuncture on several occasions and would continue with the
Thinkingabout
Jul 2013
#21
I get acupuncture because it was recommened to me by a friend who is not just an MD
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2013
#27
Problem is that requirements are not adequate for MTs to do acupuncture. Malpractice is bad, but
uppityperson
Jul 2013
#25