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How To Choose An Acupuncturist by Steven S. Healthy Living ProfessionalComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Did you know that not all acupuncturists are not the same? Yes, it’s true.  Selecting the right acupuncturist to treat your health problems is an important decision that can either make your acupuncture...
Visiting an Acupuncturist by CAMed .. . Sitting next to Dr. Kligler is William Kaplinidis. He is a licensed acupuncturist and department head... of what I think was going on, I would choose points on the body and, depending on where the points where...
How Do You Choose an Acupuncture Fertility “Specialist”? by Jelena Stefanovic Patient Expert anybody who is seeing an acupuncturist or if your doctor does not have any referral sources...?  How do you find an acupuncturist that you can trust who can address your needs? Searching for the right ... ...
The Neighborhood Acupuncturist by Sandi W. Patient Expert I tried out a new acupuncturist yesterday, recommended by my friend G, who pens the greatly amusing but scarily accurate Whirled News Tonight. G sees this acupuncturist's mother in Chinatown...
Acupuncturists Respond in Haiti by Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM Licensed AcupuncturistHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative Medicine The first team of acupuncturists is back from its exploratory trip to Haiti, where they were enthusiastically and gratefully received. The three acupuncturists visited General Hospital and treated over 100...
Acupuncturists Helping Haiti by Steven S. Healthy Living ProfessionalComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) is an organization of acupuncturists that help foster the creation of stable, peaceful global communities through acupuncture services and training which interrupt...
Acupuncturists Respond to Chile Earthquake by Marilyn Yohe, L.Ac., MAOM Licensed AcupuncturistHealth MavenComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) has recently arrived in Chile to help with the aftermath..., displacement, and physical injury. Some acupuncturists in the country have requested help from Acupuncturists...
What To Look For When Selecting An Acupuncturist by Methods of Healing Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Finding an acupuncturist can be a daunting experience if you have never used acupuncture therapy... in quitting addictions. So when you are looking for an acupuncturist make sure they offer treatments...
The Best Acupuncturist in New York by Joseph Alban Licensed Acupuncturist to answer.  Just like there is no one best doctor for every condition, there is no best acupuncturist for every condition in every moment. It is really about finding the best acupuncturist for your needs...
Why I Love Being an Acupuncturist by Joseph Alban Licensed Acupuncturist , “ Do you like being an acupuncturist?” I was taken back a bit.  “Yes, I love being an acupuncturist.” “Why?” She asks. Wow.... But then I thought for another second.  “ I love being an acupuncturist because acupuncture and Chinese medicine...

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Still no migraine...
Still no migraine since September 15 - almost a month. I have an appointment with my acupuncturist on Thursday, but he said to cancel if I do not get a migraine. I have participated in two races and did race committee for a race yesterday, all in the hot sun and physically challenging. Still, no migraine...crap

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Hi Dr. Bob:I am an acupuncturist and I occasionally see patients with HIV. I saw a patient a few weeks ago and when I was taking the needles out one of the points really bled a bunch (maybe 1/2 tsp... case in the meantime myself!! Robert J. Frascino, M.D. Healthcare/Acupuncturist Hi,Your "panic, huge...crap

today's accomplishments
After last night's acupuncture appointment, when my acupuncturist followed up the "how are you feeling?" with "have you talked to your neurologist yet about stopping your medications?", I decided I had had it. She is a great doctor, but we disagree on the value of medications. She doesn't like them...crap

Medication and Herbal Contraindications
My Acupuncturist has prescribed a Chinese Herbal Supplement by "Health Concerns', called ENHANCE. I am on Trizivir and Isentress. He says that ENHANCE is used for people with HIV and on meds and that there are no real problems with contraindications. Any information? Keith Henry, M.D. Medication and Herbal...crap

Is it o.k. to be on milk thistle when going for blood work the first time?
I am a 40-year old female.  I went to the acupuncturist a year ago for what I thought was gallbladder pain.  He assured me I don't have gallbladder pain but a sluggish liver and treated me....  I have been taking 1 capsule per day for a year ever since the acupuncturist said it would help.   Thank...crap

ongoing abdominal tenderness
Hello,I am an acupuncturist working with HIV population in Boston. I have a client who has a long history of lower abdominal tenderness - and a history of cancer. Apparently, his MD has dismissed the abdominal tenderness as a secondary condition related to being HIV+. My patient reports no tests...crap

Do you know of success with acupuncturists trained in specific techniques for migraine patients?
There are some acupuncturists that are specially trained in specific techniques to treat migraine... in these acupuncturists trained in the specific techniques for migraine patients.  Has anyone had success with these techniques?  Are there any specially trained acupuncturists in the Dallas, TX area? Chris...crap

Acupuncture needle stick-should I be tested?
I stepped on a needle in my acupuncturist's office and it punctured my toe enough to draw a tiny drop of blood. I was the first patient in the room for 40+ hours, so the needle was at least that old. Should I be tested for HIV or Hep? Barbara McGovern, M.D. Acupuncture needle stick-should I be tested...crap

Acupuncture Needlestick: possible exposure?
Hi Dr. Bob!I am a practicing acupuncturist in the Philippines. I understand that the danger of needlestick transmission of HIV comes from the fact that blood is preserved in the hollow of syringe needles. Acupuncture needles, on the other hand, are not hollow. My case is as follows:I was treating a 54 year old...crap

Eye Floaters: Holistic Approaches
My acupuncturist discussed eye floaters with me today.She says that, in Chinese Medicine, it's an indicator of liver imbalance.Makes sense. We people with HIV and meds have a lot of work going on in the liver.Not that this is the where-with-all answer, it's at least interesting to hear. Keith Henry, M...crap