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Acupuncture - the Chinese treatment of pain by the insertion of needles - is used by Dr. Daryl Chiu on Miroslava Kerecki today at Wellesley Hospital w(...)
Acupuncture - the Chinese treatment of pain by the insertion of needles - is used by Dr. Daryl Chiu on Miroslava Kerecki today at Wellesley Hospital w(...)

Acupuncture - the Chinese treatment of pain by the insertion of needles - is used by Dr. Daryl Chiu on Miroslava Kerecki today at Wellesley Hospital w(...)

Date9/13/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Acupuncture - the Chinese treatment of pain by the insertion of needles - is used by Dr. Daryl Chiu on Miroslava Kerecki today at Wellesley Hospital while communicator Ariane Siperman stands by. It's the beginning of a project at Wellesley to find out to what extent acupuncture can reduce or relieve pain.
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Pain cushion? Leslie Makray sticks silver-coated needles into John Bachly of Toronto at Makray's acupuncture clinic in Kettleby. Acupuncture doesn't c(...)
Pain cushion? Leslie Makray sticks silver-coated needles into John Bachly of Toronto at Makray's acupuncture clinic in Kettleby. Acupuncture doesn't c(...)
10/25/1982
Miroslava Kerecki, 44, I feel good, some pain has already gone
Miroslava Kerecki, 44, I feel good, some pain has already gone
9/13/1974
A close-up of a needle being inserted in patient, Acupuncture needles are as fine as a human hair
A close-up of a needle being inserted in patient, Acupuncture needles are as fine as a human hair
2/20/1973
It still hurts: Acupuncture needles applied by Toronto dental surgeon Herbert Adirim failed to anesthetize patient Kenneth Weiker at a demonstration for dentists and students last week
It still hurts: Acupuncture needles applied by Toronto dental surgeon Herbert Adirim failed to anesthetize patient Kenneth Weiker at a demonstration for dentists and students last week
11/25/1976
Acupuncture treatments are studied by Dr. Edward Sheffman (left), former patient attending a three-day course for Ontario doctors at Wellesley Hospita(...)
Acupuncture treatments are studied by Dr. Edward Sheffman (left), former patient attending a three-day course for Ontario doctors at Wellesley Hospita(...)
6/7/1974
Dr. Alwin Parchment holds fine acupuncture needle. The Willowdale physician does not charge for acupuncture treatments.
Dr. Alwin Parchment holds fine acupuncture needle. The Willowdale physician does not charge for acupuncture treatments.
3/14/1973
Borje Salming with acupuncture needles in his face to relieve his sinus problems
Borje Salming with acupuncture needles in his face to relieve his sinus problems
8/11/1981
One-inch acupuncture needle, They were used to treat arthritis
One-inch acupuncture needle, They were used to treat arthritis
2/13/1973
Dr. Marian Zazula treats a patient with back trouble by inserting an acupuncture needle in his toe. The Toronto medical doctor, who spent the summer i(...)
Dr. Marian Zazula treats a patient with back trouble by inserting an acupuncture needle in his toe. The Toronto medical doctor, who spent the summer i(...)
10/10/1973
Travel aid: Harold Scher of Don Mills has travelled to places where you can't get disposable diabetic supplies, such as needles
Travel aid: Harold Scher of Don Mills has travelled to places where you can't get disposable diabetic supplies, such as needles
1/18/1982
Preventing AIDS: Bleachman shows how drug users can sterilize needles
Preventing AIDS: Bleachman shows how drug users can sterilize needles
10/18/1988
Beau, a dog that has been paralyzed for several years, received acupuncture treatment by Dr. Maryin Cain (left) Saturday and then was able to walk. Wi(...)
Beau, a dog that has been paralyzed for several years, received acupuncture treatment by Dr. Maryin Cain (left) Saturday and then was able to walk. Wi(...)
3/16/1975