Acupuncture is becoming increasingly understood and accepted by Americans. More than 20 million adults have tried acupuncture since it was introduced

Recent scientific studies have found that acupuncture:

people with osteoarthritis of the knee.

•Relieves pain and improves function for

•Helps in treating chronic lower back pain.

The practice of acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine, a natural health care approach that has been used in Asia for over 3,000 years to preserve good health and alleviate symptoms of illness.

Traditional Chinese medicine has its origin in ancient Taoist philosophy, which views a person as an integrated energy system. Chinese medicine emphasizes a holistic

approach that includes diet, exercise and massage, but has acupuncture and herbal medicine as its foundation. Herbs are used as an internal treatment for strengthening the body, while acupuncture is Chinese Medicine’s most frequently used external treatment.

•Helps alleviate nausea in cancer patients

undergoing chemotherapy.

•Can be useful in treatment of  post-traumatic

stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.

in the United States in the. 1970s and an additional 50% would consider acupuncture as a treatment option.