Benefits of Acupuncture

Here’s a good article explaining acupuncture and its benefits.

Some excerpts:

“Clinical studies have shown that acupuncture: increases immune function and resistance to disease, reduces pain through the release of endorphins; reduces inflammation and promotes feelings of well-being through the release of neurotransmitters; improves circulation and smooth muscle relaxation; increases pain tolerance by changing the way the brain perceives pain; and hastens motor recovery from paralysis. ”

“I’ve been living with chronic ulcerative colitis for about 15 years,” said Jason Aide, a resident of South Minneapolis. “In the beginning no one could figure out what was wrong with me. After finally being diagnosed by a gastroenterologist, I was prescribed medication, at $350 a month, to take for the rest of my life. Now, over the course of the last year, I’ve had more success with acupuncture, herbs and diet than I’ve had with medication over the last 15 years.”

Here’s the link in full http://southsidepride.com/2009/04/articles/Acupuncture.html

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