Although acupuncture is frequently used in human and animal health, it needs to be described in terms that most people accept and understand, said Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, who recently authored ...

The next time someone mentions acupuncture as an option to relieve that backache of yours, don’t scoff. Researchers have uncovered how it may really work. Acupuncture originated from Eastern medicine ...

Among the many traditional Eastern medicine practices enjoyed in the West, few are as sought after as acupuncture. The practice is beneficial in similar ways that other applications are, but is older ...

Dr. Tony Chon answers the question: 'What Is Acupuncture?' Jan. 13, 2010 -- Question: What is acupuncture, what is it most commonly used for, and how good is the scientific evidence for it as a ...

Needles may not seem like the best tool for treating stress, but acupuncture could be tapping into basic biological systems that keep stress under control. Reporting in the Journal of Endocrinology, ...

Acupuncture is more than just sticking needles into random parts of the body -- there's actually a science behind it. According to Jo Condra, a licensed acupuncturist at Essential Chiropractic ...

There are a few ways that experts think acupuncture works, explains Wen Chen, Ph.D., program director at the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. "Acupuncture affects the tissues ...

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Whilst some people may think of acupuncture as a new-age wellness practice, the first documentation of the treatment was actually recorded in The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine — a book ...

Acupuncture For Hypertension: How Does It Work? NEW DELHI, (IANS) – Hypertension, or high blood pressure, poses a significant risk to both mortality and disability rates in India. If you have high ...