Is it possible for acupuncture to temporarily paralyze?

Subject: Is it possible for acupuncture to temporarily paralyze?

Date: Sat Nov 1 02:13:23 2003
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In the movie, "Kiss of the Dragon", Jet Li does some smooth tricks with what 
appear to be acupuncture needles.  Sure, i'd like to know if it's physically 
possible to make the blood rush to one's head by inserting a needle into 
some "forbidden" spot but more basically---what is the extent of the proven 
physical powers of acupuncture?  Can a skilled practioner 'anesthetize' his 
patient?  What, is any is the basis for the reaction of one's body to the 
acupuncturist's needles?

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