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Fast Facts – Acupuncture Studies

Check out this information from acupuncture studies all over the world! Learn about how well acupuncture works for your specific concerns. If you don’t see any acupuncture studies that relate to you, CONTACT US and we will send you information on the subject of your choice.

Arthritis
Studies have shown that 73% of people receiving acupuncture for arthritis benefit from treatment. Read More

Asthma
Studies have shown that after 10 weeks of receiving acupuncture to treat asthma, 70% of the patients noticed “significant improvement.”

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A recent study indicated that 80% of patients treated with acupuncture for carpal tunnel received significant relief of symptoms.

Cold & Flu
In Beijing, studies have shown that 80% of patients receiving acupuncture for cold, flu, tonsillitis & bronchitis were able to recover more quickly and fully.

Depression
Studies show that 78% of patients being treated for depression with acupuncture and Oriental Medicine benefit significantly. Read More

Digestive Disorders
The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges that acupunctue is effective in treating disorders such as Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, acid reflux and more. Read More

Fibromyalgia
Mayo Clinic conducted a study showing acupuncture to be effective in reducing fatigue, depression, anxiety and pain in fibromyalgia patients. Read More

Headache/Migraine
Six months after a series of acupuncture treatments, 98% of patients with chronic-severe headaches and migraines were headache free, or only experiencing occasional mild headaches. Read More

Hypertension
Circulation magazine published a study in their June 4, 2007 issue showing acupuncture to be effective in lowering blood pressure.

Infertility
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine is known to increase egg and sperm quality, and even increase IVF success. Read More

Insomnia
A group of patients received acupuncture treatments for insomnia. 84% achieved “remarkable” improvement, and 13% achieved “effective” improvement. Read More

Menopause
Acupuncture has been proven to decrease hot flashes by 33%, and insomnia by 50% in menopausal women.

Osteoporosis
Studies have shown acupuncture increases serum calcium levels, bone density and mineral content.

Smoking Cessation
Acupuncture helps reduce nicotine cravings eliminate the mental symptoms of withdrawal such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Read More

Stress/Anxiety
A study conducted by Yale University School of Medicine found that regular acupuncture treatments resulted in patients being “significantly less anxious” Read More

Weight Reduction
Multiple studies have indicated that people utilizing acupuncture with their weight loss program lose two times more weight than others.