Series of studies first to examine acupuncture's mechanisms of action

Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 08:30 in Health & Medicine

While acupuncture is used widely to treat chronic stress, the mechanism of action leading to reported health benefits are not understood. In a series of studies , researchers are demonstrating how acupuncture can significantly reduce the stress hormone response in an animal model of chronic stress.

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