Check out this Wall Street Journal article by Melinda Beck.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704841304575137872667749264.html
While scientists say further research is essential, some studies have provided evidence of acupuncture’s effects.
- Arthritis of the Knee: Acupuncture significantly reduced pain and restored function, according to a 2004 government study.
- Headaches: Two 2009 reviews found that acupuncture cut both tension and migraine headaches.
- Lower Back Pain: Acupuncture eased it in a big study last year, but so did a sham treatment where needles didn’t penetrate the skin.
- Cancer: Has proven effective in reducing nausea and fatigue caused by chemotherapy.
- Infertility: Improves the odds of pregnancy for women undergoing in-vitro fertilization, according to a 2008 review of seven clinical trials.
- Addiction: Often used to help quit smoking, drinking, drug use and overeating, but there is no conclusive evidence that it works.
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