1. Acupuncture originated in China more than 2,000 years ago.
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2. Traditional Chinese medicine theorizes that the more than 2,000 acupuncture points on the human body connect with 12 main and 8 secondary pathways.
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3. These pathways are called meridians.
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4. Acupuncturists believe meridians conduct energy, or qi, between the surface of the body and internal organs.
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5. Qi is pronounced "chee”.
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6. Qi is believed to regulate spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance.
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7. The opposing forces of yin and yang influence Qi.
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8. Acupuncture is believed to balance yin and yang, keep the normal flow of energy unblocked, and restore health to the body and mind.
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9. Meridians directly correspond to nerve or blood circulation pathways.
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False

10. Acupuncture needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin.
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11. Moxibustion is the use of dried herbs in acupuncture.
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12. Acupuncture points are strategic conductors of electromagnetic signals.
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13. Several types of opiods may be released into the central nervous system during acupuncture treatment.
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14. Acupuncture may alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones.
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False

15. Studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective treatment for nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy, for dental pain experienced after surgery, for treating addiction, headaches, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and asthma; and to assist in stroke rehabilitation.
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16. Acupuncture complications are common.
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17. Acupuncture, when not delivered properly, can cause serious adverse effects, including infections and puncturing of organs.
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18. Improper needle placement, movement of the patient, or a defect in the needle can cause soreness and pain during treatment.
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19. Doctors are not a good resource for referrals to acupuncturists.
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False

20. Many acupuncturists are licensed physicians.
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False

21. All states require acupuncturists to obtain a license to practice.
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False

22. Many insurance companies cover acupuncture.
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