Excerpt from Acupuncture: Help or Hype?
Tracy Wilson
1 Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world Originating in China more than
2,000 years ago, acupuncture began to become better known in the United States in 1971, when New York Times reporter
James Reston wrote about how doctors in China used needles to ease his pain after surgery
2 The term acupuncture describes a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety
of techniques. American practices of acupuncture incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other Eastern
countries. The acupuncture technique that has been most studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid
metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation
3 Acupuncture needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin. People experience acupuncture differently, but most feel no or
minimal pain as the needles are inserted. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. Improper
needle placement, movement of the patient, or a defect in the needle can cause soreness and pain during treatment. This is
Why it is important to seek treatment from a qualified acupuncture practitioner.
4 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved acupuncture needles for use by licensed practitioners in 1996. The
FDA requires that sterile, nontoxic needles be used and that they be labeled for single use by qualified practitioners only
Which source would be best for finding the geographic location for China?
A)online almanac
B)online atlas
C)dictionary
D)online encyclopedia