Even though this therapy has been available for thousands of years, we do not fully understand its effects to the body. We will be happy to discuss some of the theories of how acupuncture works during your visit. In the meantime, please follow this link to the National Institute of Health (NIH) to obtain unbiased information about this therapy and how it can help your condition. Please browse as well the following links with more information about the medical applications of acupuncture.

Acupuncture for chronic pain:

https://nccih.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/091012

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/acupuncture-is-worth-a-try-for-chronic-pain-201304016042

Acupuncture for smoking cessation:

http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/jamie-starkey-lac/acupuncture-can-help-you-kick-habit

Acupuncture for weight loss:

http://www.doctoroz.com/article/acupuncture-and-weight-loss

http://www.webmd.com/diet/20131217/ear-acupuncture-may-hold-promise-for-weight-loss