Acupuncture was once relegated to the pseudo-science realm, but a recent discovery final provides proof that it actually provides health benefits.

Until recently, acupuncture was a treatment method dumped in the “pseudo-science” basket by many. Those who had experienced acupuncture first hand often held the practice in high regard, whilst medical professionals and pharmaceutical giants were somewhat hesitant to lend their support to the activity.

That view might be about to change however, with the May 2010 release of a report analyzing the molecular effects of acupuncture on in the online journal: Nature Neuroscience.

A team lead by neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard, M.D., D.M.Sc, has, for the first time, shown a direct link between acupuncture and the levels of adenosine (a naturally occurring compound) in the body.

The Proven Benefits of Acupuncture

Following a single acupuncture session, levels of adenosine were seen to rise significantly, meaning that a patient could expect a number positive health benefits following such a treatment.

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