Acupuncture?

For what ailments would you consider acupuncture and does it have a long lasting effect?

Acupuncture works on just about everything.
I don't know of an ailment that they are unable to treat or mitigate, even terminal cancer can be eased a bit.

It does have a cumulative affect. As the qi (energy) channels start to flow more freely each time it allows the body to heal itself, and symptoms ease or disappear.
And over time, the treatments are needed less and less.

Acu works WONDERS on stress! Source(s): I'm using acupuncture & chinese herbs to prevent the full onset of diabetes. I've gone from needing it once a week to only twice a month.

its meant 2 b really good for you so no long term effects i shouldnt think.
Vitally depends on weather you believe it...
otherwise a waste of time!
worked in physiology
I'm currently having it for fertility problems. Sometimes very painful and I'm not yet pregnant (I've been going for about three months) but I do find it relaxing and think it's worth it for that for me - gets me out of the house and I get to lay down in a dark room that's nice and cosy and listen to calming music.
It's great for stress. I'm scared of needles though so tried Acupressure and it's great! Really relaxes you