The Student Times A Newspaper in Education Project of The Repository. Those were the words of Dr. William Beshai as the first-time visitor offered her hand for an acupuncture demonstration. Acupuncture has been practiced in China for more than 2,000 years. Relatively new here, it promotes natural healing and improves body functions. It is one of many alternative medical procedures available today.
Acupuncture involves inserting thin, solid needles into precise pressure points.
Acupunture has been used in the treatment of a wide range of ailments, including backaches, headaches, abdominal pain, cancer, weight loss, and drug addiction, according to the Academic American Encyclopedia. A person can try acupunture if he wants a natural way of healing instead of taking pills or turning to more traditional healing methods. With acupunture, they don't become addicted,'' said Beshai, a physician at Aultman Hospital's pain management unit who administers acupunture to help treat patients with chronic pain.