>I am a physician who does not use acupuncture,but has been treated with it.
>  I believe it to be a valuable and helpful modality. We must
>remember that at one time the medical community scoffed at general
>anesthesia.

>I know of several medical practitioners in this country who have been
>trained in the use of acupuncture and use it in their practice, along
>with conventional medicine.  It is a recognised speciality over here.