The Centers

for Disease Control, World Health Organization and National Institutes

of Health, among many others, have issued findings in support of the value

of acupuncture in the treatment of many common, chronic and special conditions.

Dr. Lingle, a Duke University-trained physician with 17 years of practice,

sees the value of acupuncture as an adjunct to evidentiary medicine.

According to

Dr. Lingle, Western-style medical practice offers a sound, scientific

foundation for treating symptoms, disease and pain. Acupuncture, which

is an ancient Chinese form of medicine, takes into account the "soundness

of the whole system" the physician targets specific "points"

on the body which help to regulate health and balance. By inserting thin

needles just beneath the surface of the skin at these points, the body's

own healing abilities are stimulated and balance is restored.

In the midst

of all the revolutionary changes in health care over the last few years,

the blending of respected medical practices from around the world with

Western-style medicine is gaining the recognition and respect of some

of the most prestigious medical schools and research organizations. The

age-old saying, "There's more than one way to skin a cat," is

sinking in among the medical community.

Acupuncture

is considered by many a powerful tool in the doctor's arsenal of treatment

options, regarded as both an ancient art and a modern miracle. It has

been used with skill and success for almost six thousand years and is

now sweeping America's medical community as it wins recognition from dedicated

physicians and appreciative patients.

Dr. Lingle

is available every Monday at Dr. Katz' clinic in Fayetteville. He maintains

a busy Buckhead practice the rest of the week.