@blabby102 Thanks for your comment. Can I ask why you think acupuncture is quackery? Presumably you're aware of the growing body of scientific evidence that is uncovering the various very real effects and benefits of acupuncture? And am I to take it that in such modern times, you'd rather acupuncture was 'not tolerated', i.e. people should be prevented from making their own informed decisions about their healthcare? I look forward to your elaboration.
@TomTheAcupuncturist Thanks for your reply. It is very difficult to set up an adequate test for acupuncture because the selection of an adequate placebo is not an easy thing to do. Only low quality studies without a placebo seem to show any benefits. High quality peer reviews studies show no advantage of acupuncture over a placebo.
(BMJ 2009;338:a3115)
Growing body of scientific evidence? Care to share your sources?
@blabby102 You quote a single study, in which the authors advocate 'having the needling done by acupuncture naïve clinicians blinded to the hypothesis of the trial' in order to 'improve' acupuncture research. To my mind, this is akin to suggesting a plumber should perform heart surgery in order to see if it really works.
I agree, selection of an adequate placebo is a huge issue in acupuncture research, and I discuss this on my website, where you will also find links to good research.
@udkumar11 Thanks! I don't intend to do any online teaching for the foreseeable future though - I'd suggest looking for a good local acupuncture college, as you really need to learn 'hands-on', at least initially. Let me know if you have any specific questions though.
As an acupuncturist I know how important it is to teach the public about acupuncture. This is a very nice example. Even I use a somewhat different method of acupuncture called Five Element Acupuncture the basic treatment principles are the same. I have my practice in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.
Amazing that in such modern times, quackery such as this is still tolerated in society.
blabby102 4 weeks ago
@blabby102 Thanks for your comment. Can I ask why you think acupuncture is quackery? Presumably you're aware of the growing body of scientific evidence that is uncovering the various very real effects and benefits of acupuncture? And am I to take it that in such modern times, you'd rather acupuncture was 'not tolerated', i.e. people should be prevented from making their own informed decisions about their healthcare? I look forward to your elaboration.
TomTheAcupuncturist 4 weeks ago
@TomTheAcupuncturist Thanks for your reply. It is very difficult to set up an adequate test for acupuncture because the selection of an adequate placebo is not an easy thing to do. Only low quality studies without a placebo seem to show any benefits. High quality peer reviews studies show no advantage of acupuncture over a placebo.
(BMJ 2009;338:a3115)
Growing body of scientific evidence? Care to share your sources?
blabby102 2 weeks ago
@blabby102 You quote a single study, in which the authors advocate 'having the needling done by acupuncture naïve clinicians blinded to the hypothesis of the trial' in order to 'improve' acupuncture research. To my mind, this is akin to suggesting a plumber should perform heart surgery in order to see if it really works.
I agree, selection of an adequate placebo is a huge issue in acupuncture research, and I discuss this on my website, where you will also find links to good research.
TomTheAcupuncturist 1 week ago
wow excellent work , truely sophisticated way to explain such delicate matter ..wd u mind to teach online abut accupuncture ..
udkumar11 2 months ago
@udkumar11 Thanks! I don't intend to do any online teaching for the foreseeable future though - I'd suggest looking for a good local acupuncture college, as you really need to learn 'hands-on', at least initially. Let me know if you have any specific questions though.
TomTheAcupuncturist 4 weeks ago
do you use this for anesthesia?
kit2ng219 3 months ago
@kit2ng219 Not personally, although it is sometimes used in this way, especially in China I believe.
TomTheAcupuncturist 4 weeks ago
THank you for sharing!
weazelface 10 months ago
@weazelface No problem!
TomTheAcupuncturist 4 weeks ago
As an acupuncturist I know how important it is to teach the public about acupuncture. This is a very nice example. Even I use a somewhat different method of acupuncture called Five Element Acupuncture the basic treatment principles are the same. I have my practice in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.
Alfred Laggner Phd, LAc
alfredlaggner 1 year ago 2
@alfredlaggner Thanks Alfred! Best wishes for your practice.
TomTheAcupuncturist 4 weeks ago
Great video! I'm an acupuncturist in Washington State in the U.S. and really love the way you put it together! Really great idea, thanks for sharing!
adrianhillyer 1 year ago 6
@adrianhillyer Thanks Adrian, much appreciated.
TomTheAcupuncturist 4 weeks ago
@Lavagirl5487 Thanks, glad you like it. Yes, feel free to use the video in your project - let me know how it goes!
TomTheAcupuncturist 1 year ago 10
wow im amazed
kingko00oo7 2 years ago 6
Feel more confident in getting Acupuncture now! Thanks for the vid m8 Well done.
Fifthmuskateer 2 years ago 6
@Fifthmuskateer Very glad it has given you confidence to try acupuncture - I'm sure you'll benefit.
TomTheAcupuncturist 4 weeks ago
Thank's for the info! 5+
THEREALCMKAT 2 years ago 5
@THEREALCMKAT Thanks!
TomTheAcupuncturist 4 weeks ago
good work tom, nicely done. posh cups!
lifeisforlivingwell 3 years ago 4
Good Work Mate
acupuncture2012 2 years ago 7
@acupuncture2012 Thanks!
TomTheAcupuncturist 4 weeks ago
@lifeisforlivingwell Cheers!
TomTheAcupuncturist 4 weeks ago