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A study published in the journal PLOS ONE compared the efficacy and side effects of acupuncture, sham acupuncture, and drugs in the treatment of chronic constipation. Can acupuncture improve chronic constipation? Approximately 4 million people in the United States have frequent constipation. Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint, resulting

According to a published case review in Medical Acupuncture, over 80% of the world’s population is affected by low back pain. When is acupuncture appropriate for treating low back pain? Low back pain can originate from many sources, including nerve impingement, postural misalignment, and musculoskeletal dysfunction. Low back pain can

Research shows acupuncture as effective as pharmacological interventions but with fewer side effects,… Why should cancer survivors seek out acupuncture as a healthcare option? With nearly 18 million cancer survivors in the US and over 53 million globally, there is a great need for treatment options to address the consequences

In recent decades, acupuncture has been increasingly embraced in Western medicine as a potential treatment for inflammation. What are the effects of acupuncture on inflammation? Inflammation is an important defense mechanism in the body, but when out of balance, inflammation plays a significant role in the occurrence and development of

How do research findings support acupuncture for children? Why are parents seeking out acupuncture for their children? Over 30% of children suffer from chronic pain and acupuncture may be effective in the relief. How do research findings support acupuncture for children? A study of 52 children (6 months to 6 years