Poll: Acupuncture - yes or no?

Question 1
Poll: Acupuncture - yes or no?...  

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1)   After trying for years to get rid of my allergies, I turned to acupuncture as a last resort and it worked. My husband after years of back problems tried it and it worked. So its worth the time and money, the trick is to find the right doctor. I found a Dr. that had graduated from the Hong Kong University. Its a hard one to get into and only the best study there. He fixed us right up. I used Chinese, because they specialize in it. Its part of their life style and they do it best. - Brenda G

2)   It depends what it's for and whether you're talking medical acupuncture or holsitic.

What I would say is that in general it's costly.If you have enough money try 3 sessions and make your decision.There are other therapies far more useful and reliable than acupuncture.eg.massage/yoga

It's never helped me though I've tried it,many people actually are helped through psychological/placebo effect!

It isn't something I'd have much value in. - Yvonne

3)   I am currently having a course of acupuncture treatment for the first time and its amazing so yes. It has nothing to do with placebo and you have to find a good practitioner. - LillyB

4)   YES. - thenoseknows

5)   No.

Edit: NATE! You've stolen my thunder. I'm no longer the youngest skeptic on here! - Rhianna does Medicine Year 1

6)   No.

There's absolutely no evidence that it works on anything apart from maybe mild back pain in the same area you're putting needles in. (Mechanism: Your left foot hurts, if I stamp on the right one suddenly you can't feel the pain in the left one anymore).

Certainly it doesn't work for the umpteen nonsense ailments out there such as allergies, quitting smoking, levitating, whatever... - dave

7)   No. - Nate


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Question 2
what are anti depressents used to teat???????...  
Wht i meant is what are anti depressents used to treat besides depression? Is there anything else their used for?

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1)   Depression - Alex E

2)   depression - Dillon

3)   Usually, they are used to treat depression, which is a serious mental/emotional condition.

Sometimes, anti-depressants have side-effects, and it is for those that the drugs are prescribed. Like Trazadone can be used for insomnia. Prozac can help with chronic pain... - Panama Joe

4)   headpains - Ddd Ddd

5)   They are used to treat severe PMS sometimes. - Ich hab Dich lieb.

6)   YES!

Anti-depressants treat chronic pain and other medical conditions!Tricyclic anti-depressants are used particularly for pain but SSRI's may be used too.Common ones for pain include amytriptiline&prothiaden.

They also are used in low doses as an aid for sleep!

:) - Yvonne

7)   Anxiety - Know the Cause


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Question 3
homeopath treatment for sever sinuses?...  Does homeopath treatment effects on sinuses???

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1)   No, homeopathy is an outdated belief that has no medical benefits whatsoever. - dave

2)   No.

Homeopathy is sympathetic magic. It will never treat anything. - Rhianna does Medicine Year 1

3)   Just don't go there...

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EDIT: @thenoseknows - just like homeopathy can cure epilepsy, huh? Do you have any evidence to support your claim this time? - Gary Y

4)   Homeopathy can cure the cause of the sinus problem so that it doesn't come back, regardless of whether it's an acute problem (sudden onset) or chronic (you've had it longer than 6 months or it comes back on a regular basis). Homeopathic treatment is individualized to the patient, not the problem. A professional certified Homeopath can determine which remedy(ies) are indicated for you.
In the meantime, a good "home remedy" for sinus problems is a salt water flush, either with sterile saline from the drug store, or a Neti pot. - thenoseknows

5)   I'd certainly give homeopathy a try before resorting to chemicals. The salt-water treatment works more often than not; it is widely used in central Europe. - Krazy

6)   The best way to treat sinus congestion without drugs is a Neti pot. You basically irrigate the sinuses with a warm water and saline solution. It has been used for centuries in Asia and I personally have found it to be very effective. I wouldn't really even call it homeopathy.

Edit: So, do the thumbs down mean that I didn't find it effective...? Cause it definitely works for me. - Robin Lindsay

7)   I used to get sinus infections every year until one day I watched a program called "Know The Cause" and he suggested a salt water flush and I have been sinus free for over 5 years.

Edit: Oh and Robin, The skeptics know this works...I mean think about it! It's common sense! Even mainstream doctors do this. That's how I can tell these skeptics are all imposters on here hired by the "Big Pharma" But some people have no common sense and can't think for themselves. Their bible is the 4 journals of medicine. - Know the Cause


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Question 4
what can i put in a bath to relax all of my muscles?...  for the last few days my lower back has been stiff and soar (happens every now and again). im only 17 but today i woke up and the back of my legs was soar aswell. i didnt do any rough excercise so thats that ruled out. all i did yesterday was go for my daily 2km walk. i always do this so thats not the problem. my question is what household items can i add to a warm bath to relax all of my muscles. only household items as i wont be going to the store anytime soon. i would also like to know what stretches can i do to relax my back muscles and make them more free and flexible. thanks

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1)   1 cup of epsom salts. your shoes may be to blame - martinmm

2)   Stretch:

1)Place your feet shoulder width apart.
2)Without bending your knees, bend backwards and tilt your head back until you feel a stretch in your back and a little in your neck.
3)Hold for 30 secs, repeat 5 times each day. - Junior DH

3)   I actually take Epsom salt and a lot of soap. After that I just lay down in my comfy bed and in the morning I feel ALOT better! You can also put some Aloe Vera in it. You can buy these all from Whole Foods or a pharmacy near you. - bignash69

4)   Epsom salts!!Period!! - Yvonne

5)   You can use regular table salt if you don't have epson salt. When my lower back gets tight I use a rubber band ball to help massage the muscles. Just lat on the floor and place the ball under you where it hurts, try to relax on it and roll around on it a bit using your body weight. If you don't have a rubber band ball you can use any firm ball, You can use hard plastic balls too, but I like the softness of rubber balls they are more comfortable. - Koda

6)   Epsom salts, which are actually Magnesium, a known muscle relaxer. You might want to investigate taking supplemental magnesium, as you may be deficient. Plenty of people are.
For stretches, check out some websites that show basic Yoga or Pilates stretches (there are tons of them). - thenoseknows


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Question 5
what are the names of some of the toxins released during message therapy?...  

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1)   farts - Silent Bob

2)   Massage therapy isn't going to release any toxins that your body wouldn't already release in the course of its normal functioning. - dave

3)   "None" - Rhianna does Medicine Year 1

4)   this is going to go strangely quiet from the massage therapists.

There are none, it's all a myth and if were true then this could be tested for and it would be published. - Nitram

5)   Built up Lactic acid! Excuse the skeptics on here! They lurk in this section because they are afraid that their future is in jeopardy, and rightfully so!
Edit: And do you notice how fast they jump on here whenever something threatens there way of life. Pitiful isn't it? - Know the Cause


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