Energy/Information medicine/psychology et al. works (surprise!).
As Mae-Wan Ho (Institute of Science in Society
http://www.i-sis.org.uk/index.php )
maintains, the body is a quantum coherent holonomic liquid crystaline structure.
The accu system seems unique in its effectiveness but many other systems are
also effective to varying degrees.
The "fake" version involved using toothpicks. "Another study even found
that lightly touching the skin can induce some emotional and hormonal reactions,
which could explain the benefit..."
Article source: Acupuncture, Real or Fake, Helps Aching Back: Study
Cheers, Phil
Some drink at the fountain of knowledge...Others just gargle.
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& Music),Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Geezer (Cert. by H.O.G.) Developer
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