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During the last few years, acupuncture has failed to find proof in a number of scientific studies, but it has continued to gain ground as a holistic therapy embraced by ex-addicts as one of the main contributory factors in beating their addictions. Many rehabilitation centres have added their support to this view by incorporating acupuncture into their daily programs.
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1) What did the Chinese Emperor's decision in 1822 imply about acupuncture?
A. Acupuncture is dismissed as a superstitious practice.
B. It is a proven cure for all diseases.
C. It has no significance in traditional medicine.
D. Only witch doctors should do acupuncture.
2) What is the current status of acupuncture?
A. It is recognized as an acceptable therapy.B. It is widely accepted as modern medicine.
C. Only charlatans and witch doctors practice it.
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D. It is considered a fringe activity with no scientific backing.
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3) What is the most common reason for undergoing acupuncture?
A. to get rid of pain
B. to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease C. to cure chronic pain
D. to treat Tinnitus
4) What is one potential benefit of acupuncture on mental health?
A. reduce physical pain
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enhance spiritual well-being improves overall health
addresses the chemical imbalances
5) What did a review by Myyong Soo Lee and Edzard Ernst find about acupuncture and Parkinson's disease?
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Acupuncture can cure Parkinson's disease.
Acupuncture provides relief to patients with Parkinson's disease.
D. Acupuncture can help Parkinson's disease patients sleep.
The symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be reversed.
