Show 1042: How Acupuncture Can Help You Overcome Health Challenges

An ancient Chinese medical modality is gradually gaining converts in the US. Acupuncture is the use of needles inserted into specific points on the body to treat problems ranging from allergies and sinusitis to heartburn, PMS, menstrual problems and hot flashes. Acupuncture is frequently used to help with painful conditions such as headaches or tender muscles.

When acupuncture was first introduced to this country several decades ago, conventional medical practitioners were skeptical. Now there is research evaluating its safety and effectiveness. Find out whether acupuncture might help you enjoy better health.

This Week's Guests:

Remy Coeytaux, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Community and Family Medicine at the Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Clinical Research Institute. He is co-founder of Chapel Hill Doctors Healthcare Center and is on the board of directors of the Society for Acupuncture Research. His research on acupuncture to relieve hot flashes was published in Menopause (June, 2016).

Cholena Erickson, Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac., O.M.D.), practices acupuncture at Chapel Hill Doctors.