The 1997 NIH Consensus Statement on Acupuncture states considerable evidence exists that acupuncture:

• Releases endorphins, the bodies natural pain medicine
• Activates the hypothalamus and pituitary gland resulting in a broad spectrum of systemic effects
• Alters the secretion of neurotransmitters and neurohormones, affecting mood and regulatory functions
• Changes the regulation of blood flow, both centrally and peripherally
• Alters immune function

From a western science perspective, these wide ranging effects explain how TCM can treat such varied complaints.

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based on the Traditional Chinese Medical model.