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Ulcerative Colitis Patients Find Better Relief With Acupuncture Than With Drugs

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the large intestine. It affects up to 2 million Americans, and can affect people of both sexes and all ages. While some doctors prescribe medications to reduce the swelling associated with ulcerative colitis, there is no known cure for the condition, which had led scientists to study other possible remedies, including acupuncture. In fact, the results of a recent study suggest that acupuncture is superior to drugs in treatment of ulcerative colitis, with more acupuncture patients reporting complete relief of symptoms and a higher overall effectiveness rate compared to patients taking anti-inflammatory agents.

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