A new study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine demonstrates that a “multidisciplinary, team-based model of care that includes access to licensed complementary care practitioners (e.g., chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists) in addition to conventional care providers” may be more beneficial to patients with lower back pain than receiving conventional medical care alone. In many cases, simply taking….

A study published in the December issue of Pediatrics shows that acupuncture is generally a safe treatment for children when performed by well-trained professionals. According to the study, ”the rate of adverse events was significantly lower in children than what has been reported in adults”. According to the article, acupuncture is used for “a variety of problems, such as pain, nausea, vomiting,….