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Today considered pseudoscience, [1] [better source needed] the practice has historically led to many deaths and severe illnesses. For instance, birthwort (so-called because of its resemblance to the uterus) was once used widely for pregnancies, but is carcinogenic and very damaging to the kidneys, owing to its aristolochic acid content. [ 2 ]
For example, in a study done on musculoskeletal pain acupuncture treatment, researchers use the term “Western Acupuncture”, which is defined as the acupuncture practices that are evidence based [7]. This term also removes the cultural connotations that are used in acupuncture such as "qi", or "primordial energy" [8].
Harriet Hall writes that there is a contrast between the circumstances of alternative medicine practitioners and disinterested scientists: in the case of acupuncture, for example, an acupuncturist would have "a great deal to lose" if acupuncture were rejected by research; but the disinterested skeptic would not lose anything if its effects were ...
In an opinion piece for Forbes on journals about pseudoscience published by reputable publishers, Steven Salzberg listed this journal as one of the examples of a "fake medical journal", [2] and his critique was repeated in an article written for Monthly Index of Medical Specialities exploring whether acupuncture was a medical sham or genuine ...
Acupuncture is generally only used in combination with other forms of treatment. [13] For example, the American Society of Anesthesiologists states it may be considered in the treatment of nonspecific, noninflammatory low back pain only in conjunction with conventional therapy. [31] Acupuncture is the insertion of thin needles into the skin. [3]
This is a list of notable people that promote or practice scientific skepticism. In general, they favor science and are opposed to pseudoscience and quackery. They are generally skeptical of parapsychology, the paranormal, and alternative medicine. James Alcock, psychologist. Author of several skeptical books and articles. [1]
For example, the disease entity of a common cold might present with a pattern of wind-cold in one person, and with the pattern of wind-heat in another. [32] From a scientific point of view, most of the disease entities (病; bìng) listed by TCM constitute symptoms. [32] Examples include headache, cough, abdominal pain, constipation etc. [32] [124]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 30 September 2024. Form of pseudoscientific counseling intervention Not to be confused with Emotionally focused therapy. Emotional Freedom Techniques Alternative medicine Claims Tapping on "meridian points" on the body, derived from acupuncture, can release "energy blockages" that cause "negative ...