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Ancient Chinese Secret in Air Force Medicine
Acupuncture, an ancient medical art dating back to 2500 B.C., is beginning to work its way into modern military medicine. Air Force Maj. Kirsten Vitrikas, a deputy surgeon now assigned to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula, has recently started using acupuncture to treat a variety of pain and illnesses within the military community. According to Chinese theory, pain and some illnesses are caused by the blocking of a person’s energy. Acupuncture is … Read entire article »
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