Acupuncture Summary Acupuncture has been practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years. Acupuncture involves stimulating specific points on the body. This is most often done by inserting thin needles through the skin, to cause a change in the physical functions of the body. Research has shown that acupuncture reduces nausea and vomiting after surgery and chemotherapy. It can also relieve pain. Researchers don’t fully understand how acupuncture works. It might aid the activity of your body’s pain-killing chemicals. It also might affect how you release chemicals that regulate blood pressure and flow. NIH: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Resources Acupuncture Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Acupuncture Children’s Hospital Boston Acupuncture (PDQ) National Cancer Institute Acupuncture May Be Helpful for Chronic Pain: A Meta-Analysis National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Acupuncture: In Depth National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Find a NCCAOM Certified Practitioner National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Paying for Complementary Health Approaches National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Time to Talk: 6 Things to Know When Selecting a Complementary Health Practitioner National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NIH MedlinePlus Magazine Acupuncture: From Ancient Practice to Modern Science Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Acupuncture Therapy National Institutes of Health Journal Articles Acupuncture Latest News Acupuncture May Ease Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Patients HealthDay
