Gout And Acupuncture
Prompted by the suggestion that acupuncture might help the itching associated with gout, I conducted a little research into acupuncture and gout, with surprising results.
Recent research suggests that various forms of acupuncture might help gout sufferers in different ways.
Acupuncture is commonly viewed as sticking needles into various parts of the body. Though needles are often involved, the aim is to stimulate energy flow in the body, and so other related techniques are often grouped under the acupuncture umbrella.
A detailed study of acupuncture is beyond the scope of this gout website, however I would like to draw your attention to 3 studies reported last year. (more…)