Acupuncture is a very safe and reliable medical intervention
that is used today by literally millions of people around the
world. Many agencies, such as the World Health Organisation, and
NICE (National Institute of Clinic Excellence – UK) recommend
acupuncture. Governments of Switzerland, Cuba, and China,
include acupuncture in their health care programme. The World
Health Organisation – WHO – have highlighted a range of
conditions for which acupuncture is deemed a suitable treatment.
Because acupuncture works holistically it is often useful to see
the more general effects of acupuncture before looking at the
specifics. These subtle but important changes to the way our
bodies function, as demonstrated through scientific research,
can help to make sense of some of the findings in the WHO report
on acupuncture. But remember, in reality we treat the person,
not just the symptoms. General Effects of Acupuncture
Acupuncture can increase or decrease body temperature. - Helps
combat fevers - Male and female fertili