A member asked:

Do acupuncture and acupressure work?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Many proven benefits: Many research studies prove acupuncture to be effective for back & neck pain, headaches, post-operative nausea, copd, arthritis of the knee & improving success of in-vitro fertilization. Research also shows it increases endorphin & hormone release, activity of some parts of the brain & stimulates blood flow.See www.Healthcmi.Com/index.Php/acupuncturist-news-online/377-acupunctureresearchquestioned.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes -for many things: According to world health organization based on studies with controlled clinical trials, acupuncture is effective for chemotherapy adverse rxns , allergic rhinitis, depression, dysentery, dysmenorrhea, epigastralgia, facial pain, headache, hypertension, hypotension, labor induction, pain (knee, neck & back), leucopenia, fetus malposition, morning sickness, nausea, vomiting, dental pain, >>>.

Answered 11/1/2017

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Dr. Ilana Newman answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

For some conditions: Acupuncture has been shown to be helpful in several conditions but it does not work for everything.

Answered 8/4/2014

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