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Like any other treatment, acupuncture does not work for everyone, but it can be extraordinarily helpful for many ... It does not treat illness, but acupuncture can control a number of distressing symptoms, such as shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, pain, neuropathy, and osteoarthritis. Does acupuncture work? According to Chinese philosophy, the body contains two opposing forces: yin and yang. When these forces are in balance and flows, the body is healthy. When the flow of energy is blocked, it can lead to illness. By stimulating these points with acupuncture needles, flow of energy is improved, enabling the body to heal.

According to modern view, acupuncture works by stimulating the central nervous system to release neurotransmitters and hormones, which boost the immune system. Most of the perceived beneficial effects of acupuncture are probably due to the power of suggestion and the placebo effect. How does acupuncture work?