New Study Offers Answers for Why Acupuncture Can Reduce Pain (IMAGE)
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An LA BioMed study found acupuncture and heat elevate nitric oxide levels on the skin, leading to increased circulation and the release of analgesic substances. This photo depicts the biocapture device used to measure the elevated nitric oxide levels; the meridian lines and related acupuncture points, and the LU11 acupoint in which a heat stimuli was applied.
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Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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