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Homeopathic A&E - Mitchell & Webb
The only point is acupuncture deals with real, identifiable phenomenon in the body and not strictly ceremony or placebo. It does not appear to be strictly placebo, its an ancient practice that holds water, the same way maggots can clean a wound ...or leeches do whatever the hell they do, even in modern day medicine.
I really have no comment on the actual homeopathy presented here outside of i dont think its very neat.
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Homeopathic A&E - Mitchell & Webb
This sounds pretty plausible to me, rather than the rantings of some random idiot.
It's not based on smoke and mirrors, and spirits and "humours"... but results.. and results are results. Everyone's body is different, and we dont even fully know how it all works yet. I'm not going to get acupuncture but i'm not going to rule it out because you're being a spaz.
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Several processes have been proposed to explain acupuncture's effects, primarily those on pain. Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals either change the experience of pain or release other chemicals, such as hormones, that influence the body's self-regulating systems. The biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.13 There are three main mechanisms:
Conduction of electromagnetic signals: Western scientists have found evidence that acupuncture points an strategic conductors of electromagnetic signals. Stimulating points along these pathways through acupuncture enables electromagnetic signals to be relayed at it greater rate than under normal conditions. These signals may start the flow of pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins and of immune system cells to specific sites that are injured or vulnerable to disease.14,15
Activation of opioid systems: research has found that several types of opioids may be released into the central nervous system during acupuncture treatment, thereby reducing pain.16
Changes in brain chemistry sensation, and Involuntary body functions: studies have shown that acupuncture may alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones in a good way. Acupuncture also has been documented to affect the parts of the central nervous system related to sensation and involuntary body functions, such as immune reactions and processes whereby a person's blood pressure, blood flow, and body temperature are regulated.3,17,18
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It sounds to me like a very refined method of manipulating bio chemistry. I suppose you think meditation and exercise are useless as well. Stay in school.
Homeopathic A&E - Mitchell & Webb
http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/acu_info/articles/nccaminfo.html
I am lucky enough to have a mom who can indeed kiss and make it better. It changes something in my brain chemistry to talk to her. What's your point again? You're stupid?
Homeopathic A&E - Mitchell & Webb
"[acupuncture] can only relieve pain in cases where any kind of attention-diverting sensation (such as rubbing the affected area or administering electric shocks) would have the same effect"...
ok so? so it works but .. what is your point again? thats what im saying. it works.
some things dont work. like heaven and stuff. but needles in the skin actually do DO something... even though the system came from a belief that had no science to explain it....just observational reality. however they got there.. they got there. lucky acupuncturists.
dont make me puncture u. where the fuck did i say it cured any disease?? cmon now get real.
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The bell tolls for thee, Rush Limbaugh.
Did that stupid cunt really just say working outside the government was the way to effect positive change?
You would have to be some sort of.. i dunno.. .Community Organizer... to do that sort of herculean, noble task.
Wow.
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and the revenue from both dumbass's tickets should go towards educating other dumbasses.
i wonder if one day there could be a system like that...
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heh heh, not to mention the fact its obviously wet and the pavement is uneven... but you only live.. as long as medical science can keep you alive.
>> ^osama1234:
Considering this is from someone at MIT, they dont seem particularly smart with the no helmet. It's fairly obvious if you're travelling at any speed faster than the human body naturally travels, you need protection, and there's none on this wheelchair/person.
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What is confusing you all so much ...