Acupuncture

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Acupuncture is a traditional drug-free treatment often used to reduce pain or inflammation.

Theory[edit | edit source]

Evidence[edit | edit source]

ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

  • 2019, Acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis[1] (Abstract)
  • 2020, Auricular Acupuncture for Insomnia of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Case Report[2] (Abstract)

Costs and availability[edit | edit source]

Risks and safety[edit | edit source]

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Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Zhang, Q; Gong, J; Dong, H; Xu, S; Wang, W; Huang, G (June 17, 2019). "Acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis". Acupunct Med. doi:10.1136/acupmed-2017-011582.
  2. Zhang, Feng; Shen, Yifeng; Li, Jie; Wang, Chao (May 5, 2020). "Auricular acupuncture for insomnia of chronic fatigue syndrome: a case report". Acupuncture in Medicine: 096452842092027. doi:10.1177/0964528420920279. ISSN 0964-5284.