Does it make sense to get an hemorrhage after an acupuncture treatment- (a purple color stain)?

Any time you puncture the skin, you are going to rupture capillary beds and blood is going to spill into the surrounding tissue (a bruise).

If you're thinking of acupuncture, you're better off going to a qualified specialist. Do you really think that having someone who doesn't know what they're doing pushing needles...

I have to admit, I had to search this name. I recognize this actor from a few movies and when he played that annoying character on "Rhoda" or "One Day At A Time" or whatever t...

People need to realize when we are talking about the Chinese medicine concept of the Spleen organ energetics and function, we are not referring to the modern physiology and function. Balancing t...

You have a choice. You can see a person practicing acupuncture who has a 300 educational hours on acupuncture, or you can see an acupuncturist who has greater than 2500 educational hours in Chines...

Acupuncture doesn't work, so in that respect it makes no difference. Perhaps there is a greater placebo effect when using larger needles.

I think acupuncture and alternative medicine is great and really works for me - but doesn't work for everyone! I've recommended lots of different therapies and one had quite an adverse e...

yes.. it is uncomfortable. you should discuss this with your acupuncturist and she might not use the electrodes next time. how was your relief afterwards anyway?