Decades of research prove that acupuncture is, according to the National Institute of Health, a more effective way to treat a range of clinical and painful conditions like musculoskeletal and mental health conditions. In addition to regulating blood flow and chemistry, acupuncture stimulates the release of neurotransmitters to encourage the immune system. The overall energy circuit throughout the body is facilitated during the practice of acupuncture, balancing the body towards homeostasis.
In 1997, The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) granted over $9.5 million dollars directly towards the research of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine. Supported data suggests that acupuncture can be used as a reasonable option for a number of conditions including headaches, fatigue and general well-being.
Evidence that supports widely accepted, common medical practices and procedures is not any better than that supporting acupuncture; acupuncture even provides substantially low risks and essentially no side effects unlike that of its counterpart. More than the majority of medical doctors understand the value and efficacy of acupuncture, referring their patients to acupuncturists over any other form of alternative care.