"Acupuncture has been widely recognized as a valuable and readily available means of health care. It is effective, requires only simple equipment and is inexpensive." See the WHO Guidelines for Clinical Research on Acupuncture (1995).

You can read a great summary about how acupuncture works on the National Institutes of Health website.

"The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture and traditional Oriental medicine's ability to treat over 43 common disorders including, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Urogenital Disorders, Gynecological Disorders, Respiratory Disorders, Disorders of the Bones-Muscles-Joints and Nervous System, Circulatory Disorders, Emotional and Psychological Disorders, Addictions, Eye-Ear-Nose and Throat Disorders, and Supportive therapy for other chronic and painful disorders." See the WHO Website.

Many patients are curious about "Ear Acupuncture," which is something we offer at Cherry Blossom Acupuncture. Although most people know that acupuncture was first developed in China, ear acupuncture was actually developed in France. Learn about this interesting, quick, and effective form of treatment on the Auriculo Therapy Website.

Read about golfer Fred Couples' experience with ear acupuncture when his back started giving him incredible pain during the 2004 Buick Classic. On the New York Times Website.

The history of ear acupuncture in Europe and Asia is very interesting. You can read more about this on the National Institutes of Health Website.