JACKSONVILLE, Fla.,
Feb. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/
-- "Until death do us part…" could come sooner than you think
without the use of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
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Why invest in flowers that will dry out, or chocolates that only
produce short-term pleasure when you can invest in your partner's
health and well-being?
Acupuncture has been used for over 40 centuries to combat pain
and illness, but also to promote health and happiness. Furthermore,
acupuncture has been scientifically proven to reduce high blood
pressure1 (the silent killer), increase average lifespan
by 11 percent, and overall longevity by a stunning 24
percent!2 Even more exciting, acupuncture has been
found to increase the length of DNA telomeres which shrink by 1
percent per year from birth, leading to a longer
life.3
"In the United States, the use
of acupuncture and Oriental medicine is at an all-time high," said
Kory Ward-Cook, Ph.D., Chief
Executive Officer of the NCCAOM. "In fact, according to a study
conducted by the National Institutes of Health's National Center
for Complementary & Integrative Health, an estimated 38 percent
of U.S. adults use some form of complementary health therapy and
spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket for
complementary treatment and products; however, misconceptions about
this respected form of medicine still exist, and our priority is to
educate the public to take the mystery and apprehension out of
making the decision to seek acupuncture and Oriental medicine
therapies."
Valentine's Day is an excellent
opportunity to seek acupuncture treatment for you and your partner
to reduce stress, increase endorphins, and ensure balance. To enjoy
a healthier, longer life with your spouse or loved one, go to "Find
a Practitioner" at www.nccaom.org to find a nationally
board-certified acupuncturist or Oriental medicine practitioner in
your area.
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1. Flachskampf, F., et al. "Randomized Trial of Acupuncture to
Lower Blood pressure," Circulation. 115:3121-3129, 2007.
2. Han, J.,"Acupuncture principle of tonifying qi and
regulating blood, supporting the root and fostering the source on
aging and senile diseases,"Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine.
13;3:166-167, 2007
3. Omura, Yoshiaki, et al. "Estimation of the amount of
telomere molecules in different human age groups and the telomere
increasing effect of acupuncture and shiatsu on St. 36, using
synthesized basic units of the human telomere molecules as
reference control substances for the bi-digital O-ring test
resonance phenomenon." Acupuncture &
electro-therapeutics research 23.3-4:185-206, 1998
About the NCCAOM
With a mission to ensure the safety and well being of the
public, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) is a nonprofit organization that
advances acupuncture and Oriental medicine by establishing and
promoting evidence-based standards of competence and
credentialing.
Founded in 1982, NCCAOM Certification indicates that a
practitioner has met national standards for the safe and competent
practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Since its inception,
the NCCAOM has certified more than 22,000 Diplomates in
acupuncture, Chinese herbology, Asian bodywork therapy, and
Oriental medicine in America.
For more information about NCCAOM, visit www.nccaom.org.
Media Contact: Mina
Larson, NCCAOM, (703) 314-2908, mlarson@thenccaom.org
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