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Scientists Finally Explain How Acupuncture Works… And It’s Related To Marijuana

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Electroacupuncture  is a form of acupuncture where a small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles. It is particularly good for treating pain.

'Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and so has medical marijuana. But the two haven’t been connected until now, thanks to a group of outside-the-box thinkers at a university in China.

Their findings, published online by the National Institutes of Health, show how electroacupuncture – an electrified version of traditional acupuncture used to treat pain – works by increasing activity of natural painkillers in the body called cannabinoids.'

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Improve Your Life Today with 8 Ancient Healing Techniques

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'Over the last few decades we’ve witnessed the rebirth of a number of ancient healing techniques. Only fairly recently has our own scientific study confirmed the benefits of yoga, meditation, massage, and tai chi. Reiki and acupuncture are seeing an increase in popularity as well, as we realize that we need something other than more medications to deal with the stresses of our modern-day lives. 

Here’s a quick glance at a number of these techniques and how they may work to ease stress and improve health in your life.' 

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