More widely recognized and used after a New York Times reporter wrote in 1971 of a positive experience with it after surgery.
Those who doubt the effectiveness of this treatment for pain attribute the pain relief to a placebo effect: if a
patient believes something will reduce their pain, they will experience some relief. The National Institutes of
Health says that acupuncture relieves pain and reduces nausea and vomiting, although it is unclear how it
works. The few adverse effects reported are due to improperly sterilized needles or improper delivery,
making this still a fairly low risk option. For anyone considering acupuncture, they should first research its
effectiveness for their specific condition.
Summary of statements published by the National Institutes of Health
After reading the passage about acupuncture, identify which scientific claim explains why some people say
acupuncture does not truly relieve pain.
It blocks pain channels.
It is unclear how it works.
It provides only a placebo effect.
It is ancient medicine, not modern medicine.
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