Doctors, hospital more accepting of acupuncture

Many medical organizations now recommend acupuncture as an alternative. The National Institute of Health in 1997 said acupuncture has been shown to help relieve nausea during chemotherapy and may be useful in treating a range of conditions including low-back pain, addiction-related cravings, headache and fibromyalgia, and may aid in rehabilitation after strokes. Most medical schools, including SIU, teach medical students about the history and philosophy surrounding complimentary medicine.

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