If you are trying to quit smoking or have quit in the past, you know it’s not an easy task. There are various methods out there to try and help you kick the habit, such as the patch, gum, or perhaps you have the willpower to quite cold-turkey. There is also acupuncture, which can be extremely helpful when trying to quit. With nicotine being “as addictive as heroin, cocaine and alcohol,” acupuncture is sometimes a court mandated treatment for drug addicts “because of its ability to reduce cravings and alleviate withdrawal symptoms,” reports AcuFinder.com.
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Simple but highly effective, the LifeSaver campaign as shown in the eye-opening YouTube video below invites all global AD (auto-disable) syringe manufacturers to include the LifeSaver logo and the message: “New Packet. Used Once. Safely Disposed.” on all their packaging. The logo is easy to recognize and puts patient and doctor safety first. Most importantly, it acts as a guarantee of a safe injection.
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According to Reuters, experts warned that “bacterial infections, hepatitis B and C, and possibly even HIV are being transmitted via acupuncture through the use of contaminated needles, cotton swabs and hot packs.” Because so many infections are being transmitted through acupuncture, microbiologists at the University of Hong Kong have called for “tighter infection control measures,” which include the use of disposable needles, skin disinfection procedures and aseptic techniques, says Reuters.
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As tattoos expand in the US, so does the concern of potential risks. While the dangers of unsterilized needles has been long known (pun intended), what hasn’t been clear is the possible danger of the ink itself.
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