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What's the actual science behind acupuncture and how it is effective for skin disorders and other medical conditions?

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Acupuncture: Acupuncture was developed over the last 2500 yrs. It's effectiveness has been established through centuries of use. Why and how it works is a different matter. We have hypothesis which may or may not be true. For example when a needle is inserted the temperature of the tip is warmer than the shaft this temperature difference draws electrons out of the body. If the shaft is heated electrons go i.

Answered 2/2/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Block obstructions.: A number of chemicals/neurotransmitters can be impacted by acupuncture: serotonin, norepinephrine, substance p, gaba, dopamine, b- endorphin, acth, dynorphins, leucine - enkephalin & methionine-enkephalin. Acupuncture blocks obstructions in blood flow, lymphatic drainage, nerve conduction and chi. Different forms of acupuncture have different impacts. Major meridian energy work can help skin.

Answered 10/4/2016

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