Acupuncture use in the US Military is on the rise. The epidemic of prescription drug use in the United States has led the US military to take a serious look at the effectiveness of its pain and PTSD protocols. Acupuncture Use Increases In military bases across America and overseas, acupuncture is being put to use. Used primarily for PTSD and the treatment of pain, acupuncture is increasing for active duty members. In particular, auricular acupuncture is gaining a lot of traction for its ability to be performed quickly and in unstable circumstances. Battlefield Acupuncture Retired Air Force Colonel Richard Niemtzow,
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Auricular acupuncture is a non-invasive treatment that utilises hundreds of areas of the ear. Needles or small studs are attached to acupuncture points on the patients ear. This type of therapy is most commonly known for alleviating symptoms caused by addictive behaviour. However, various studies are using this and traditional acupuncture to address chronic pain and side effects of chemotherapy. The Research This latest research published in the Complementary Therapies In Clinical Practice journal found auricular acupuncture alleviated nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients after receiving chemotherapy. The 48 participants were split into two groups. The control group were administered
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