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Subject: Re: (3256) Massage for care givers
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Just a few comments on acupuncture.  Acupuncture has the potential of
transmitting HIV.  The needles need to be heat sterilized if they are
used for more than one person and everyone handling them must be very
careful not to puncture themselves.  And keep in mind, in this regard,
that just as all health care facilities treat ALL patients as though
they had HIV, you must do so also.  Don't take ANYONE'S word that they
are HIV negative.
>
>     Hi. I am a massage therapist who is interested in starting a
> clinic which will apply stress related therapy to care givers of
> HIV people. I think we will be using massage and herbs, maybe
> acupuncture, meditation and qi-gong exercises. I'm just posting
> this for feedback purposes but  also as I'm just getting started
> any commments would be appreciated. Thank you
> Richard Lord
>
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