How to Use acupuncture in a Sentence

acupuncture

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Definition of acupuncturenext
  • For those who haven't tried it, the thought of acupuncture can be daunting.
    — Jackie Martin, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 July 2022
  • Hot and cold treatments and acupuncture may help as well.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Was doing all the warming foods and acupuncture twice a week.
    — Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The acupuncture sessions turned out to be just what Bassoon needed.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 12 Apr. 2022
  • The White Lotus star loves yoga and acupuncture, but also works out with a trainer from time to time.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 19 July 2023
  • The left-hander was in the trainer’s room when the game ended, getting an acupuncture treatment.
    — Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2022
  • With acupuncture and time, her mom is now painting, holding her own utensils, and speaking (and singing) once again.
    — Kells McPhillips, Fortune, 19 July 2022
  • An acupuncture therapist treats her back pain, which can be a post-covid symptom.
    — Amy Goldstein, Dan Keating, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The acupuncture, combined with tapering doses of methadone, helped many patients get clean in as few as ten days.
    — Valeria Ricciulli, Curbed, 25 Oct. 2021
  • Moon-ho Kim lounged on a bed in his acupuncture stall with his arms folded behind his head, watching the Korean news on TV.
    — Ashley Ahn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Stroll through the formal gardens, sign up for acupuncture treatments or massage, and if the weather’s nice, hang out by the swimming pool under the shade of sycamore trees.
    — Siobhan Reid, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Medicare views those devices as acupuncture, which was not covered at the time, according to the filing.
    — Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 13 Jan. 2023
  • But her overall goal is to have a one-stop shop for pregnant people to receive massages, acupuncture and other needs.
    — Detroit Free Press, 4 Jan. 2023
  • During the acupuncture treatment, fine needles are placed on prescribed points.
    — USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2024
  • This is in the journals, right, of the medical journals that talk about acupuncture helping with cancer patients.
    — Scientific American Custom Media, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Among the many traditional Eastern medicine practices enjoyed in the West, few are as sought after as acupuncture.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
  • Similar to acupuncture points, the 107 Marma points are key spots on the body, and Ayurvedic medicine believes activating them can benefit the body and mind.
    — Parizaad Khan Sethi, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Moxibustion can be combined with acupuncture treatment or done on its own with moxa sticks.
    — Maria Carter, Parents, 24 Oct. 2023
  • But one friend offered a solution that Ross had not yet considered: acupuncture.
    — Gabby Shacknai, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Deep breathing exercises balance the mind and body and may be as effective as acupuncture.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The actress loves the practice, and previously told Women's Health that hot yoga and acupuncture are her secret weapons for wellness.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 19 July 2023
  • Below, Raupp takes us through the process and benefits of a traditional acupuncture treatment.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Are there any downsides to acupuncture before IUD insertion?
    — Mara Santilli, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The tattoos have prompted some researchers to suggest that ancient Europeans living in the Alps also practiced a form of acupuncture.
    — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Before the pandemic hit Oregon, Serra proposed a massage and acupuncture program that was approved through the pitch process.
    — oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Guests can also head out for a hiking or biking adventure on the miles of trails around the resort, or even book a healing arts session, which includes acupuncture, massages, and more.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2022
  • The tattoos may have demarcated the locations for acupuncture treatments, or perhaps the tattoos were the treatment.
    — Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Back at the resort, the spa is a place of dreams, offering restorative massages, acupuncture, anti-ageing treatments, and Ayurvedic therapies.
    — Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
  • During that time, acupuncture can work faster than other treatments, such as anti-anxiety drugs.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Health, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Regardless of what they’re made of, the seeds are applied to different acupuncture spots of your ear using an adhesive or waterproof tape.
    — Simone Scully, Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2022

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