OSHER 473 - Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

For millions of people, acupuncture is accepted as a treatment for everything from hot flashes to pain management, and it now appears alongside standard medical methodologies in the U.S. It is offered as a complementary therapy at the Huntsman Cancer Institute for help in controlling the symptoms and side effects of both cancer and the general course of treatment for it. This class introduces students to the history and philosophy of acupuncture, from its origin in Oriental medicine to modern day applications. There will be plenty of time allowed for discussion, including new ideas about utilizing acupuncture to address today's core health problems.