1. Mayo Clinic – Acupuncture: A comprehensive guide on what acupuncture is and what it involves, including its risks and benefits.
  2. Harvard Health Blog – Acupuncture for Pain Relief: An article discussing the efficacy of acupuncture in treating various types of pain.
  3. WebMD – Acupuncture: In Depth: An in-depth look at acupuncture, its history, and its uses, supported by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
  4. NCBI – The Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Acupuncture: A scientific paper discussing how acupuncture can reduce inflammation.
  5. American Pregnancy Association – Acupuncture and Pregnancy: Information on the safety and considerations of acupuncture during pregnancy.
  6. Cleveland Clinic – Acupuncture and Chronic Pain: An article discussing how acupuncture can be used to treat chronic pain and other conditions.
  7. ScienceDirect – Acupuncture in Medicine: A peer-reviewed journal that publishes research on the clinical efficacy of acupuncture.
  8. WHO – Traditional Medicine: A World Health Organization fact sheet that includes information on acupuncture as a form of traditional medicine.
  9. British Acupuncture Council – Research Fact Sheets: Fact sheets that summarize research on the effectiveness of acupuncture for various conditions.
  10. American Academy of Medical Acupuncture – Safety Guidelines: Information on the safety guidelines and FDA regulations concerning acupuncture needles.