Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a practice from China and other Asian countries that involves stimulating specific points on the body, often by inserting thin needles through the skin.

According to the NIH, research shows that acupuncture can relieve pain.

Yes, the NIH states that research has shown acupuncture reduces nausea and vomiting after surgery and chemotherapy.

Researchers don't fully understand how acupuncture works. It might aid the activity of your body's pain-killing chemicals and affect how you release chemicals that regulate blood pressure and flow.

The source data does not provide specific safety information, but acupuncture is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified practitioner.