For some people, the idea of being poked with a needle — even to get a flu shot — can be a scary thought. Thoughts of acupuncture may even conjure images of voodoo dolls and human pin cushions.

Like a lot of people, I’m not a big fan of needles, so the idea of someone sticking them all over various parts of my body never really seemed appealing. Having said that, acupuncture has always ...

Acupuncture, the practice of treating conditions through triggering certain points on the skin with needles, may help with allergies, migraines, or insomnia. Acupuncture is an evidence based medicine ...

Needles are placed on the skin to activate Qi, which in TCM is considered the life force, the energy of the body that helps keep you well. In Western biomedical words, the points where the needles are ...