Does acupuncture work?

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Does acupuncture work?

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Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice rooted in the precepts of Taoism, and for thousands of years it has been used to treat a range of ailments. The western world has historically dismissed this treatment -- but why? Tune in and learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jan 13, 2011

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