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
Lesson 3: READING
Acupuncture


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.


Vocabulary
Acupuncture (n)
/'ækjupʌŋkt∫ə(r)/

thuật châm cứu


Vocabulary

yin and yang
/jin ənd jæŋ/

âm dương

A balance between yin and yang


Vocabulary

Side effect (n)

=> Tác dụng phụ


Vocabulary

ailment (n) /'eilmənt/
bệnh
= disease (n) /dɪˈziːz/


Vocabulary

precaution (n)
/pri'kɔ:ʃn/

sự đề phòng



Vocabulary
origin (n)
/ə'ridʒineit/

nguồn gốc
To happen or appear for the first time


Vocabulary

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
4. Side effect (n.ph): Tác dụng phụ
5. Precaution (n) [pri'kɔ:∫n]: Sự đề phòng
6. Ailment (n) /'eilmənt/: Bệnh tật
7. Acupuncture (n) /'ækjupʌŋkt∫ə(r)/: Thuật châm cứu


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.


Task 3. Find words that are closest in meaning to the ones given in the box. Match the words in A
with the ones in B.
Words / Phrases

1. Disease (n)

2. Stop (v)

3. Pressure points (n.ph)

4. Care (n)

5. Choice (n)

6. Cure (n)

7. Proof (n)

8. Enhance (v)

Meanings

A. Ease (v)

B. Evidence (n)

/i:z/
/'evidəns/

C. Ailments (n) /'eilmənt/

D. Promote (v)

/prə'məʊt/

E. Alternative (n) /ɔ:l'tɜ:nətiv/

F. Acupoints (n) /'ækjupɔints/

G. Treatment (n) / 'tri:tmənt/
H. Precaution (n)

/pri'kɔ:ʃn/


Task 4. Answer the questions.
1. What is the basic idea of acupuncture?
It’s promoting harmony between humans and the world around them and a balance between yin and yang.( P1-L5,6,7)

2. Why is acupuncture believed to be effective?
 It is believed to promote the body’s natural healing capabilities and enhance its functions(P2-L4,5,6)

3. How many acupoints are there nowadays?
 There are more than 2000 nowadays (P2-L7,8).


4. What are the most common side effects with acupuncture?
They are soreness, slight bleeding, or discomfort. ( P3-L2,3,4)

5. Who should not take acupuncture?
 Those who have electrical or electronic medical devices inside them.(P4-L2,3,4)

6. Why do more and more people turn to acupuncture?
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?

Edit Master text styles
Second level
Third level
Fourth level
Fifth level


YOGA

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.



MASSAGE

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.


ACUPRESSURE

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.


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
Muscular aches
Headaches
Circulatory problems
Menstrual problems
Menopausal problems
Alopecia, or hair loss

AROMATHERAPY