Bias in Acupuncture Research
An unfortunately large amount of acupuncture research is inherently biased as it relies on a physiologically-active placebo. No other form of medicine is required to out-perform a physiologically-active placebo, and some procedures, like surgery and physical therapy, are almost never tested against any form of placebo. Additionally, acupuncture is only one component and tool within the larger system of Chinese Medicine, which we practice at Abundant Heaven TCM. The 'TCM' sta