Acupuncture continues to be a subject of great interest to health researchers around the world.
A recent study shows acupuncture to be as effective as prescription medication, with fewer side effects (little surprise there), for women with hot flashes, night sweats, or other vasomotor symptoms due to treatment for breast cancer.
When a natural, nondrug treatment either equals or outperforms standard pharmaceutical treatment on a consistent basis, it should become the first-line approach, not just an occasionally mentioned alternative.
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