“Acupuncture is known to promote blood flow, reduce inflammation, stimulate endorphins (thus decreasing pain) and it inherently moves stuck tissue, allowing the body to heal better naturally,” says MacKenzie. “In essence, it gives the body a little shove to heal faster.”

“Acupuncture is known to promote blood flow, reduce inflammation, stimulate endorphins (thus decreasing pain) and it inherently moves stuck tissue, allowing the body to heal better naturally,” says MacKenzie. “In essence, it gives the body a little shove to heal faster.”

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