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How will i know what does acupuncture do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many things.: Acupuncture has many benefits. It heals physically, emotionally & spiritually. It promotes balance through the body's meridians. It heals through removing obstructions to movement of qi, blood circulation, lymphatic drainage & nerve activity. If reduces inflammation & pain & improves range of motion of injured areas.

Answered 6/30/2013

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

As in how it works: or if it works. Well you won't know if you don't try, but you could start by asking someone you may know who has already undergone acupuncture treatments. In terms of how it works, there are a number of hypotheses and "Eastern" explanations - none is perfect. But heck there are many medications that doctors use that "we" don't know exactly how they work.

Answered 1/7/2015

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