proved a healthcare plan called Acupuncture Plus+ . Positive attitudes continue to grow through good experiences with acupuncture in China itself. James Reston was on an interview assignment in Peking when he was overcome by a sudden attack of appendicitis. He was taken to the government hospital, and diagnosed through the same procedure used in acupuncture. He describes the doctors and nurses as meticulous, calm, and cheerful.. He thus underwent surgery with local anesthesia. After his surgery he experienced some discomfort. Thus the resident acupuncturist applied pressure to a few specific points and he gradually felt better. There are many factors involved I how well acupuncture works. The most important are the skill of the doctor, and experience of the doctor. The second is the willingness of the patient. If the patient cannot relax then the treatment will be unsuccessful. The needles will be gripped by the skin and will cause pain rather than a seeping sensation of pleasure. Another key factor is the size and length of the needle. One of the most interesting is how long the needle is left in the skin. The longer you leave the needle I the greater chance you will become numb. It is only sensible that if needles can be used to relieve pain after surgery, why cant they be used to relieve pain before surgery. Thus acupuncture can be used as anesthesia. The patient must be very comfortable however because you are not paralyzed by this procedure and retain all capability of motion. You can still feel pressure but have not sensation of pain. Patients are able to converse with the surgeon , and eat. Some even get up and walk away from the table after theyre done. The benefits of this are innumerable. You have no nasty side effect of drowsiness, or being groggy. The vomiting and stomach irritation are a thing of the past. This technique is especially being used and experimented with in China. There is also another branch of acupuncture ...
