Acupuncture: Bridging the Research Gap

Did you know acupuncture is being used to treat veterans with PTSD? Or that its's twice as effective and safer than the standard of care for lower back pain?  Don't worry, most people don't. In Episode 19, Brodie talks with Matthew Bauer, Licensed Acupuncturist and President of the Acupuncture Now Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to clearing up common misconceptions about acupuncture and helping acupuncture reach its full potential around the world. Matt founded the Acupuncture Now Foundation to improve the information about acupuncture that is available to the public, including treatment options, treatable conditions, treatment availability, current research, and more.   In this episode, we explore:   The problems with current acupuncture research Acupuncture information scarcity Some promising acupuncture studies Unexpected places acupuncture is being used Acupuncture on babies(!) How acupuncture could stem the opioid epidemic     Resources:   The Acupuncture Now Foundation Website   Twice as Effective and Safer