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Do you know anything about acupuncture?Acupuncture is a medical treatment which thin needles are inserted into the body to pain relief and treatment goals.. The research shows that acup

Watch a video and answer the question

What are the doctors in the video doing?

 They are performing acupuncture

Unit 2 YOUR BODY AND YOU

Activity 1. Look at the picture Do you know anything about acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a medical treatment which thin needles are inserted into the body to pain relief and

treatment goals It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine The research shows that acupuncture can not healing and does not scientific Acupuncture can be spreads the infectious disease and blood

infected.

Acupuncture (n)

yin and yang

/jin ənd jæŋ/

A balance between yin and yang

âm dương

Vocabulary

Side effect (n) => Tác dụng phụ

ailment (n) /'eilmənt/

= disease (n) /dɪˈziːz/

Vocabulary

bệnh

precaution (n)

/pri'kɔ:ʃn/

Vocabulary

sự đề phòng

1 Originate (v) /ə'ridʒineit/: Bắt nguồn, khởi đầu

2 Origin (n) /ə'ridʒineit/: Nguồn gốc

3 Yin and Yang (jin ənd jæŋ/: Âm dương

Task 2 Read the passage Choose the most interesting things you learn about acupuncture from the passage and report to the class.

Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatments in the world It originated in China more than 2,500 years ago The practice of acupuncture is rooted in the idea of promoting harmony between yin and yang Also there are unanswered questions, acupuncture appears to work Scientific studies offer evidence that it can ease pain and treat from simple to complicated ailments

The technique of acupuncture involves placing hair- thin needle in various pressure points (called acupoints) throughout the body Stimulating these points is believed

to promote the body’s natural healing capabilities and enhance its functions Originally, there were 365 acupoints, but this has increased to more than 2,000 nowadays.Acupuncture is considered to be very safe when enough precautions are taken The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, light bleeding, or

discomfort Some people may feel tired after a session Care is also needed so that inner body parts are not touched by the needles

Despite its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone People who have bleeding problems or are taking blood related medicine should not have the treatment It’s not recommended for people who have electronic medical devices inside their bodies

Today, a lot of people use acupuncture as a reliable alternative to modern medicine According to a U.S 2002 survey ( the most reliable survey to date),an estimated 8.2 million American adults had tried acupuncture This number has been reported to be increasing steadily

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Task 4. Answer the questions.

1 What is the basic idea of acupuncture?

2 Why is acupuncture believed to be effective?

3 How many acupoints are there nowadays?

4 What are the most common side effects with acupuncture?

5 Who should not take acupuncture?

6 Why do more and more people turn to acupuncture?

It’s promoting harmony between humans and the world around them and a balance between yin and yang.( P1-L5,6,7)

 It is believed to promote the body’s natural healing capabilities and enhance its functions(P2-L4,5,6)

 There are more than 2000 nowadays (P2-L7,8).

They are soreness, slight bleeding, or discomfort ( P3-L2,3,4)

 Those who have electrical or electronic medical devices inside them.(P4-L2,3,4)

Acupuncture is considered as a reliable alternative to modern medicine (P5-L1,2)

Task 5. In addition to acupuncture do you know any orther althernative therapies?

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Yoga is an ancient art which was originated in India around six

thousand years ago Earlier people were used to of practicing yoga and

meditation in their daily lives to live healthy and strong whole life

However the practice of yoga was declining day by day in such a crowded

and hectic environment Yoga is very safe and can be safely practiced by

anyone anytime even by children also to take it’s all the benefits Yoga is a

practice to bring body parts together to make a balance of body, mind and

soul Earlier it was practiced by the yogis to meditate them

YOGA

Scalp massage helps you relax You can give yourself a scalp massage, or have a friend or family member do it Scalp massage can also be performed in spas, some hair salons or by massage therapists in private practice Some people use oils, such as olive or coconut oil, when doing a scalp massage It can also be done without oil for people who prefer not to get greasy or who have to go somewhere after the scalp massage.

MASSAGE

There's not a lot of research about the health benefits of acupressure Many patient reports support its use for a number of health concerns But more scientific research is needed Naseua, cancer, pain and anxiety are a few health

problems that seem to improve with acupressure.

ACUPRESSURE

Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy that treats the mind, body and spirit When essential oils are applied to the body during a massage, the essential oils enter the skin through the hair follicles where they are absorbed in to the blood stream and circulated around the body.

Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy It does not provide a cure for diseases, rashes or illnesses, but it can support conventional treatment of various conditions.

It has been shown to reduce:

• Nausea

• Pain and body aches

• Anxiety, agitation, stress, and depression

• Fatigue and insomnia