Archive for November, 2009
What Is Battlefield Acupuncture
We’ve heard of acupuncture. But battlefield acupuncture? Acupuncture is a method of healing known in Oriental Medicine. It aims to promote health and relieve suffering and pain. An acupuncturist (someone who practices acupuncture) evaluates the course and circulation of the vital energy within its passageway, called meridians and channels. The turning point in acupuncture is [...]
Battlefield Acupuncture Eases Pain
Serving as a consultant for complementary and alternative medicine to the Surgeon General of the Air Force, Col. Richard Niemtzow introduced the benefits of battlefield acupuncture in 2001. The treatment consists of introducing small needles in the skin of the ear in order to stop the pain in a matter of minutes which can lasts [...]
Battlefield Acupuncture, Anyone?
War-wounded military men are now receiving acupuncture for their severe or chronic pain. Adopted from ancient Chinese medical techniques, acupuncture is gaining wide acceptance in the US Military. This is the main reason why the word ‘battlefield acupuncture’ was thought of. By inserting tiny, fine needles on the skin of the pateint’s ear, it is [...]
Battlefield Acupuncture Blog
This site will be about soldiers and battlefield acupuncture.