What is the Church's teaching on acupuncture?

[Ceejay12]

I was wondering if the Church has any restrictions or teaching against going for acupuncture. I do not know if acupuncture has any spiritual aspect attached to it that would go against Catholic teaching or open someone to a spirit not of God. I do not do yoga because I have been told that it is not just stretching but that each position is a prayer to a god.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on acupuncture - and holistic medicine in general. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

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