A neurologist explains why acupuncture is useless

Researchers have been trying for years to prove acupuncture works for stroke. Since energy meridians have never been proven, why would anything based on that work?

Acupuncture for neurogenesis in experimental ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis Jan. 2016

A Resting-State Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study on the Efficacy of Brain Function Rehabilitation in Post-Stroke Hemiplegia Using Scalp Acupuncture  Jan. 2016 

Clinical observation on acupuncture combined with Chinese medicine and rehabilitation training for subacute stroke patients  Dec. 2015

Acupuncture during stroke rehabilitation: development of a manual for researching a complex intervention Dec. 2015

The effect of acupuncture on the motor function and white matter microstructure in ischemic stroke patients Nov. 2015

Decreased risk of acute myocardial infarction in stroke patients receiving acupuncture treatment: a nationwide matched retrospective cohort study Sept. 2015

Ancient Chinese practice lowers hypertension, may lessen risks of stroke and heart disease - ElectroAcupuncture Aug. 2015

Effectiveness of acupuncture combined with rehabilitation for treatment of acute or subacute stroke: a systematic review June 2015

Acupuncture for spasticity after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials June 2015

Effect of head acupuncture combined with rehabilitation techniques on movement function of upper limbs after stroke May 2015

Effectiveness of acupuncture combined with rehabilitation for treatment of acute or subacute stroke: a systematic review April 2015

ACUPUNCTURE: REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF REPORTS ON CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIALS Nov. 2014

Current Opinion in Acupuncture on Stroke Rehabilitation Nov. 2014

Neuro-Acupuncture and Stroke Oct. 2014

Acupuncture from Mayo Clinic Housecall July 2014

A Case Report of Bee Venom Acupuncture on Hip Joint Pain in Rehabilitation Stage of Stroke Sept. 2013

Acupuncture Helps Stroke Recovery - New Research Aug. 2013

Electroacupuncture is effective for post-stroke detrusor overactivity July 2013

Can acupuncture help stroke survivors? May 2013

Acupuncture and Herbs for Stroke - New Study Jan. 2013

Acupuncture modulates the limbic system and subcortical gray structures of the human brain: evidence from fMRI studies in normal subjects Dec. 2012

scalp acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation Oct. 2012

Acupuncture for Shoulder Pain After Stroke: A Systematic Review Sept. 2012

No. 2 Acupuncture treatment programs for post-stroke motor rehabilitation in community hospitals: study protocol of a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial Aug. 2012

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A neurologist explains why acupuncture is useless