How many acupuncture treatments do I need?
Dr. Carolyn Laney Published on: 27/05/2025
Like any other treatment modality or medication, more than one treatment is usually needed. Here's why.
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Acupuncture helps patients manage anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Dr. Carolyn Laney Published on: 27/05/2025
Research has shown that acupuncture does help with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. For example, a 2019 study revealed that patients who were given acupuncture treatments three times per week as an add-on therapy to antidepressants showed significant improvement in their moderate to severe depression compared to the patients who were using antidepressants alone by the sixth week of treatment. Here's more...
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Does acupuncture hurt?
Dr. Carolyn Laney Published on: 27/05/2025
Acupuncture needles are smaller than you think. And don’t hurt like getting a shot. Pictured here are 20 acupuncture needles inside one hypodermic needle used for drawing blood. That’s incredibly small! Still not convinced? Read my blog explaining the size of needles and needle-induced pain.
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How does acupuncture work?
Dr. Carolyn Laney Published on: 27/05/2025
Not sure if acupuncture works? Let me explain.
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