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What are the general benefits of acupuncture?

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The Benefits of Acupuncture can be witnessed through the practice of triggering certain points on the skin with needles, in order to treat many different conditions. It is an evidence based medicine that has been proven by literally thousands of studies.

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Benefits of Acupuncture for physical and emotional well-being

Better sense of control over own health.
Reduced stress and increased relaxation levels.
Improved sleep.
Improved emotional well-being.
Increased ability to cope more easily with health problems.
Improved sense of health and well-being.

References

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Vickers AJ, Cronin AM, Maschino AC, Lewith G, MacPherson H, Foster NE, Sherman KJ, Witt CM, Linde K; Acupuncture Trialists’ Collaboration. Acupuncture for chronic pain: individual patient data meta-analysis. Arch Intern Med. 2012 Oct 22;172(19):1444-53.