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Is acupuncture scientifically proven?

Although acupuncture is validated by over 3000 years of recorded evidence, Western minds still have difficulty accepting it without scientific proof. In spite of the difficulty in performing double blind trials with acupuncture, there are at least five prevailing theories to how and why acupuncture works. electrical field.gif

Acupuncture has been proven to

1)increase circulation,
2)augment immunity,
3)influence certain neurotransmitters,
4)stimulate the secretion of pain-relieving endorphins, and
5)positively alter the gate-control system of pain perception.

Furthermore, by using modern equipment that measures electrical resistance of the skin, the same acupuncture points that have been used for millennia are now scientifically validated. Nearly all acupuncture points have less electrical resistance than other areas on the skin. Because there is less resistance, acupuncture points are more susceptible to external influences such as pressure or the insertion of needles.

This information was originated from www.nemndt.co.uk/cite.html

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