Acupuncture Works in Nicaragua
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| Location | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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| Introduction | It is this team’s mission to investigate the use of acupuncture as a modality of healing for children with various developmental and physical disabilities in a community where access to health care is limited. Traditional Chinese Medicine, and specifically acupuncture, has been practiced for over 3000 years and has been recognized by the World Health Organization to provide relief for over 40 different conditions. We are interested in exploring how this safe, simple and inexpensive treatment will improve the quality of life for these children. Acupuncture is not meant to act as a replacement for Western Medicine; rather, it is our mandate to open the door to providing complementary care. Acupuncture does not require the careful administering of pharmaceuticals or extensive follow-up that many Western treatments and surgeries necessitate. For a community where the cost of treatment is prohibitive, acupuncture will provide high quality, cost-effective services to children who require care. |
| Interests | acupuncture. holistic health. social justice. sustainable development. art therapy. theatre. documentary filmmaking. global citizenship. solidarity. |
| Favorite movies | This project initiative is supported by Change for Children a local NGO dedicated to both sustainable, community-led development in the Global South and providing an engaging Global Education program to Canadians. www.changeforchildren.org |