acupuncture

Acupuncture Alternative medicine, long dismissed by mainstream doctors, is getting a second look as many people in the United States have turned to acupuncture to treat a variety of problems. Proponents of acupuncture have accumulated many statistics and surveys in favor of this ancient method. Even though, many medical professionals still question its validity due to the discovery of adverse effects of acupuncture and problems in researching alternative medicines. Acupuncture is defined as the "art …showed first 75 words of 963 total…

…showed last 75 words of 963 total…many medical procedures, acupuncture is still being analyzed from every aspect. Proponents claim that it is a useful alternative that deserves a chance to prove itself. It is a useful treatment with minimal risks and a long tradition of success dating back over 5,000 years. Others contend that there are too many adverse effects and that there is no validity in its results. This debate still continues and will not be resolved in any time soon.