acupuncture
treatment type: alternativethe bottom line
This ancient technique, using needles to stimulate nerve endings thought to be associated with particular functions of the body, has been proposed as an alternative treatment to help smokers quit. For example, acupuncturists think that certain spots in the ears, nose, and wrists may be correlated with the urge to smoke. However, no studies have supported this claim and thus smokers should be skeptical about whether this is a plausible therapy.
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