Mar 18th, 2009
Modern medical explanation states that inserting the needles into the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system into releasing chemicals in the body. When released, those chemicals can affect how one experiences pain or discomfort.
“The needles have a charge because they are metal and can help push through the block,” explained Vitrikas. “Sometimes we can use small amounts of electricity that can help alleviate the pain, too.”
May 12th, 2008
A revolutionary treatment program here is demonstrating “little miracles” as it gives new hope to soldiers afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder who want to stay in the Army, its director reports. The new program is the brainchild of clinical psychologist John E. Fortunato, who uses a holistic approach to treating PTSD at the new Fort Bliss Restoration and Resilience Center.
Mar 14th, 2008
This is a cool use of alternative medicine.
Maj. (Dr.) Teri Simpson applies a small golden stud to the ear of Senior Airman Jillian Sandbothe whose severe headaches resulting from an auto accident were relieved through acupuncture at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. (U.S. Army photo/Chuck Roberts)