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Do you suffer from chronic pain? Maybe acupuncture is just what the doctor ordered. Millions of people say that acupuncture has alleviated their suffering and boosted their bodies, but others insist that it's more rooted in belief than scientific fact. Is acupuncture really the cure for what ails you, or does it only turn you into a human pincushion?
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A Proven System That is Less Dangerous Than Western Medicine
- From Bill Reddy
By Bill Reddy - American Association of Acupuncture...
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Risk-benefit profile
Sure, acupuncture is much safer than drugs. But if it is not effective, its risk-benefit profile can hardly be positive. What I'm trying to say is this: neither the absolute risk nor the absolute benefit count but their balance is crucial.
- Edzard Ernst
September 15, 2008 3:05AM
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