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My wife was considering acupuncture for an allergy issue and was searching for a good local practitioner. My son and I were listening to her explain how the acupuncture process works since we knew nothing about it and she had limited knowledge but had done some research. She explained that there are meridians or acupuncture points that connect to various parts of the body through the insertion of small needles. For example, if you want to promote balance in your kidneys, or your heart, or your lymphatic system, you insert needles in the meridians that correspond to those areas. My concern was finding a competent practitioner in our small rural community, so I asked my wife how she knew that the local acupuncturist was any good. My wife assured me that the practitioner she was considering had a lot of positive online reviews. My son quickly followed up with, How do you know that the acupuncturist didnt just insert needles in the meridian of those patients leaving reviews that corresponds to the area of the body that stimulates good online reviews? At that point we all lost it and laughed until our sides hurt.
Peregrine Took
(7,413 posts)He gave up on western medicine as it only treats specific symptoms and not the whole body so he went to China and got a degree over there in herbs and acupuncture.
If you are anywhere near Chicago I can give you his details.
Good luck.
Joe Nation
(963 posts)Not too far west of there.
Faux pas
(14,681 posts)acupuncture was the best thing I've ever done for myself and I'm a mess. Eleven car accidents, fibromyalgia and allergies. I recommend it highly