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And E. Ernst. ’’ Rheumatology (May 2007): 801 804. Paterson, Charlotte. ’’ Journal of Health Services Research and Policy (April 2007): 39 45. Tillisch, Kirsten. ’’ Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians (June 2007): 224 227. org/. G A LE EN C Y C LO P E DI A O F A LT ER N A T I V E M ED I C I N E, 3 r d E DI T I O N 19 Acupuncture and state. Regulations tend to change frequently. Some states authorize Medicaid to cover acupuncture for certain conditions, and some states have mandated that general coverage pay for acupuncture.

Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus should be taken in yogurt or in capsules to maintain a healthy balance of intestinal flora. Goldenseal can be used to kill toxic bacteria. Allergic foods should be identified and removed from the diet. Dietary fiber, such as oat and wheat bran, beans, fruits and vegetables and their skins, and psyllium seed, should be increased in the diet. The fiber absorbs toxins and carries them through the colon to be excreted. In addition, individuals with acne may want to participate in movement therapy, such as yoga or t’ai chi, or begin an exercise regimen.

Despite being neglected by mainstream medicine and the American Medical Association (AMA), acupuncture and Chinese medicine became an option for alternative medicine practitioners in the United States. In the early 2000s, millions of patients can attest to its effectiveness, and there are nearly 9,000 practitioners dispersed across all 50 states. Acupressure is used by Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists, as well as by massage therapists. Many massage schools in the United States include acupressure techniques as part of their bodywork programs.

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