In recent years, advances in imaging have made acupuncture’s once-hidden effects increasingly visible. High-field fMRI scans ...

When a top journal like PNAS (Procedings of the Nationsl Academy of Science) publishes an article entitled "What’s the science behind acupuncture?", I must take notice. Here is my take on the (sadly d ...

Ancient roots: Acupuncture and acupressure have been practiced for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine to balance the body’s energy, or Qi. Modern science: Clinical trials show modest ...

Acupuncture involves treating illness by inserting needles at specified body locations (acupoints). The Principal meridians are pathways that join acupoints with related physiologic effects. Despite ...

Ever since Chinese doctors first poked their patients with sharp objects 4,000 years ago, and charged them for the pleasure, acupuncture has been shrouded in mystery. Tradition has it that the ...

Acupuncture is one of the earliest forms of healthcare in the world. Acupuncturists are trained professionals who are certified to perform acupunture. Acupuncture focuses on the root cause of the ...

Acupuncture is a complementary therapy often used to treat different types of pain. This includes lower back pain that may be related to your sacroiliac (SI) joint. The SI joint connects your sacrum ...

If you have always liked the idea of acupuncture but been put off by the prospect of needles, there is a non-invasive alternative. Laser acupuncture, a relatively new method of stimulation, uses ...