THE BUZZ Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day – October 24 A
cupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is observed annually on Octo- ber 24. It is part of an effort designed to increase public awareness of the progress, promise, and benefits of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. An estimated 36% of U.S. adults use some form of complementary and alterna- tive medicine (CAM), according to a survey by the National Center for Com- plementary and Alternative Medicine, a component of the National Institutes of Health. When megavitamin therapy and prayer specifically for health reasons is included in the definition of CAM, the number of U.S. adults using some form of CAM in the past year rises to 62%. Among the common CAM practices identified by the survey were acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, tai chi and qi gong. A survey by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine found that approximately one in ten adults had received acupuncture at least one time and 60% said they would readily consider acupuncture as a potential treatment option. Nearly half (48%) of the individuals surveyed who had received acupuncture reported that they were extremely satisfied or very satisfied with their treatment. In addition, one in five (21%) of the total NCCAOM survey respondents reported that they had utilized some other form of Oriental medicine besides acupuncture, such as herbs or bodywork (e.g., shiatsu). These studies and others like them clearly demonstrate that CAM therapies such as acupuncture and Oriental medicine are
common practice in today’s health care system. They also support the need for consumers to be provided accurate and reliable information regarding their treatment options
For more information visit our website at
www.aomday.org.
About Acupuncture In Maine There are close to 150 licensed acupuncturists in Maine, regulated by the Board of Complementary Health Care. The scope of
practice of acupuncturists includes acupuncture and the allied techniques and modalities of the distinct system of health care that use oriental principles to diagnose and treat illness, injury, pain and other conditions by regulating the flow and balance of energy to restore and maintain health. These allied techniques and modalities include: Oriental diagnostic procedures, Electrical and mag- netic stimulation, Moxibustion and other forms of heat therapy, Sound, light and vibrational therapy, Cupping techniques, Gua sha, Recommendation and dispensing of Chinese premade herbal remedies, Lifestyle and dietary counseling, Sotai, Shiatsu, Qi gong, Zero balancing, Tui na, Acupressure, Formulation and dispensing of custom-made Chinese herbal formulations to the extent that an acupuncturist has received with additional certification. Licensing requirements in Maine are of high standard, and include graduation with a Masters level degree from an accredited col- lege and passage of national board exams, as well as a Bachelor degree or training as registered nurse.
About MAAOM
MAAOM, the Maine Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, is the professional organization of Maine’s licensed acu- puncturists. MAAOM’s mission includes to maintain high standards of acupuncture practice, promote just health laws, educate the general public, support research in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and provide a network of support for the acupuncture community in Maine.
To learn more, find a qualified practitioner, or join as a supporting member, visit
www.maaom.org Maine Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, P.O. Box 6062, Falmouth, ME 04105.
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