This is very encouraging. We should never discount something merely because we dont understand it. Nor should we embrace something to reject a world we find impalpable but is nonetheless tangible in an existential search for validation. That is beyond the realm of this world. Pain is one of the greatest evils of this world. If acupuncture succors the suffering, then offer it, but not to the exclusion of proper treatment. As the conclusion of the research article notes: Acupuncture is known to have physiologic effects relevant to analgesia,(4,5) but there is no accepted mechanism by which it could have persisting effects on chronic pain. This lack of biological plausibility, and its provenance in theories lying outside of biomedicine, makes acupuncture a highly controversial therapy. Lets avoid poor scholarship in our rush to reinforce preconceived beliefs. The ancients believed that human sacrifice pleased the gods. Worshiping a secret magical past distracts us from the work of building a better future.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:02:43 +0000
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