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Acupuncture Side Effects

  • Apr 24, 2018
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 28, 2018

While acupuncture is all natural it does promote change in the body, occasionally leading to some possible side effects that come along with it. So here’s the good news and the not so great news for some people:


Pleasant side effects – There often are improvements that happen indirectly as the body is healing itself and becoming more balanced. A few being better sleep, less stress, and improved digestion. Read more by AcuTake: 5 Most Common Side Effects of Acupuncture  By Sara Calabro


Not so pleasant side effects – These side effects don’t happen as often as the pleasant ones.  Slight bruising, feeling fatigue, a possible temporary flair up in symptoms and soreness. Read more by AcuTake: 7 Acupuncture Side Effects That Are Normal  By Sara Calabro


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