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Professional articles on acupuncture, what to know about what it treats, what a session involves, and how to choose an acupuncturist.

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October 15, 2026•Zento editorial

Acupuncture for anxiety and stress: an honest look

Anxiety is a common reason people book acupuncture. The evidence is weaker here than for pain, and it matters to be clear about where it fits.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture for digestive problems and IBS

Digestive complaints are common and frustrating, and many are diagnoses of exclusion. Here is where acupuncture fits, and what must be ruled out first.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture for chronic pain: what the evidence supports

Chronic pain is the reason most people in the US try acupuncture for the first time. Here is what the research actually supports, and what a realistic course of treatment looks like.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture for migraine and headache: what to expect

Migraine is one of the better-studied uses of acupuncture, and it is used for prevention rather than for stopping an attack in progress. Here is what that means in practice.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture during pregnancy: safety and common uses

Pelvic pain, nausea and back pain are the usual reasons people seek acupuncture while pregnant. Here is what is reasonable, and what to be careful about.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture for menopause symptoms

Hot flushes and broken sleep are the symptoms that send most people looking for help around menopause. Here is where acupuncture fits.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture and fertility: what it can and cannot do

Fertility is an area where hope and marketing both run high. Here is a careful read of what acupuncture does and does not offer.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture for sports injuries and recovery

Acupuncture is widely used around sport, often alongside physical therapy. Here is what it realistically contributes, and where it does not belong.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture after surgery: recovery, pain and nausea

Post-surgical recovery is one of the areas where acupuncture has found a foothold in conventional hospitals. Here is what it is used for and when to begin.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture for quitting smoking: what works better

Acupuncture is widely advertised for quitting smoking. The evidence does not really support it, and there are things that work much better.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture in Los Angeles and Orange County: a patient's guide

California licenses acupuncturists through its own exam and does not accept out-of-state licenses. Here is what that means for you, what a first visit involves, and what you can expect to pay.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture for insomnia and poor sleep

Sleep is one of the first things people report improving with acupuncture. Here is what that is worth, and what still has better evidence behind it.

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October 15, 2026

Acupuncture for seasonal allergies and sinus congestion

Allergic rhinitis is one of the few non-pain conditions where acupuncture has reasonable supporting evidence. Here is how it is used.

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October 15, 2026

Does insurance cover acupuncture in California?

Coverage for acupuncture in California is patchy and plan-specific. Here are the questions that actually settle it, before you book.

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October 15, 2026

Is acupuncture safe? Risks, side effects and what to check

Acupuncture is low-risk when done properly, but not no-risk. Here is an honest account of what can go wrong and how to reduce the chance of it.

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February 1, 2026

Cupping Therapy: What the Marks Mean and What a Session Involves

Cupping became familiar to American audiences through Olympic athletes and their circular marks. Here is what the technique involves, who performs it, and when to avoid it.