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This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Dr. Daniel Hsu Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years throughout many parts of the world. But despite its long track record as a successful treatment for a host of maladies and overall wellness, for many people in the west it continues to be misunderstood and relegatedRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Dr. Daniel Hsu In the West, acupuncture is still sometimes dismissed — even as more western doctors are incorporating the practice into their treatment plans. Nonetheless, acupuncture is becoming increasingly recognized as an effective treatment for relieving pain, easing stress and even combating insomnia. And in the rightRead more

“Is that even real medicine?” This was the question I got when I spoke to someone about Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, and the ways I had surprisingly found it to help me with my health. Acupuncture, and TCM, are often regarded as inferior to western medical treatment, and have a rap for unproven claims since theRead more