Does It Hurt?: A Dialog to Help You Understand and Trust Acupuncture

Get the answers you need to feel informed and confident in the proven health benefits of acupuncture.

Acupuncture is rapidly gaining acceptance in the modern medical world. The Department of Veterans Affairs now hires acupuncturists. There are thousands of private practices throughout the U.S., and even insurance coverage for treatment in some states. Acupuncture is most commonly known as an alternative treatment for pain, but it can also help with a wide range of conditions like depression, anxiety, digestion, infertility, and more.

In Does It Hurt?, Licensed Acupuncturist Burton Moomaw guides you through an introduction to acupuncture by answering the eight most commonly asked questions he receives from his patients, those considering acupuncture for the first time, and the simply curious. He includes medical theory, case studies, informative illustrations, a glossary, and a robust index.

Burton Moomaw LAc. DiplAc. is a practicing acupuncturist in Boone, NC. As a former professional rock climbing guide, Burton honed his skill communicating complicated ideas in simple terms to people in precarious positions. He brings that ability to this book, simplifying and demystifying the complex, ancient medical art of acupuncture.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Chapter 1 Does It Hurt?
Chapter 2 Where Will You Put the Needles?
Chapter 3 Does It Work?
Chapter 4 How Does Acupuncture Work?
Chapter 5 What Health Problems Can It Treat?
Chapter 6 How Many Treatments Will It Take?
Chapter 7 Do I Have to be on a Special Diet?
Chapter 8 How Do I Find an Acupuncturist?
Conclusion
Glossary
Index