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Results 1 - 10 of 34 for acupuncture
  1. Alternative medicine - pain relief 
    ... are many forms of alternative medicine. They include acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, massage, magnetic waves, hypnosis, biofeedback, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002064.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Acupuncture (image) 
    Acupuncture, hypnosis and biofeedback are all alternative ways to control pain. Acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny sterile needles, slightly ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17006.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Nausea and acupressure 
    ... make you feel better. It is similar to acupuncture. Acupressure and acupuncture work by changing the pain messages that nerves ... the wrist, it presses on these pressure points. Acupuncture is often used for nausea or vomiting related ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002117.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cancer treatment: dealing with hot flashes and night sweats 
    ... body temperature, which can help reduce hot flashes. Acupuncture. Although some studies have found that acupuncture can help with hot flashes, others have not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000826.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hepatitis C 
    ... mother who had HCV Received a tattoo or acupuncture with needles that were not disinfected properly after ... have a tattoo license or permit or an acupuncture license) Received an organ transplant from a donor ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000284.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Osteoarthritis 
    ... cause joint damage, stiffness, and pain. ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese treatment. It is thought that when acupuncture needles stimulate certain points on the body, chemicals ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000423.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Living with endometriosis 
    ... breathing Visualization Biofeedback Yoga Some women find that acupuncture helps ease painful periods. Some studies show it ... Zhu X, Li X, Lu ZY, Song J. Acupuncture for dysmenorrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev . 2016;4: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000714.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Integrative medicine for cancer treatment 
    ... is not standard care. It includes things like acupuncture, meditation, and massage. Standard care for cancer includes ... Those that may help people with cancer include: Acupuncture. This ancient Chinese practice may help relieve nausea ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000932.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Morning sickness 
    ... are some more tips: Acupressure wrist bands or acupuncture may help. You can find these bands in ... boating stores. If you are thinking about trying acupuncture, talk to your health care provider and look ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003119.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Palliative care - managing pain 
    ... relaxing, or meditation Ice packs, heating pads, biofeedback, acupuncture, or massage You can also take medicines, such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000532.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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