Since the healing benefits of acupuncture have become more widely known, efforts have intensified to find out how it works. One of the more interesting discoveries indicates that stimulation of acupuncture points induces the release of morphine like substances in the brain. These are known as endorphins and have pain relieving properties.
The advantage of acupuncture however, extends far beyond its pain relief.
The endorphin theory cannot yet explain why treating some combination of points may, for example restore the natural balance of a woman's menstrual cycle or alleviate irritating skin rashes.
