In a recent study acupuncture was put to the test by watching brain waves and how they are affected during an acupuncture treatment.
“The study showed that acupuncture increases the binding availability of mu-opioid receptors in regions of the brain that process and weaken pain signals — specifically the cingulate, insula, caudate, thalamus and amygdala. By directly stimulating these chemicals, acupuncture can affect the brain’s long-term ability to regulate pain, the study found.” - US News and World Report
Tags: Pain Relief, Research