Great Article from the Memorial Sloan Ketting Cancer Center.

Acupuncture, an important component of traditional Chinese medicine, involves the stimulation of one or more predetermined points on the body with sterile, disposable needles. Originally the procedure was believed to relieve blockage from meridians thought to connect the body's various organs, thus permitting the normal flow of energy and return to health. Modern research shows that some effects of acupuncture have a neurological basis. 

The ability of acupuncture to control chronic headaches, osteoarthritis, and chronic pain associated with the back, neck, and shoulders, is well established. Studies also show that it can reduce procedural anxiety and improve allergic rhinitis. Findings from a recent study indicate that acupuncture is as effective as counseling in controlling symptoms of depression. 

Current evidence also supports the role of acupuncture in alleviating post-operative and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, xerostomia (extreme dry mouth), and hot flashes. Preliminary studies also suggest that acupuncture can help relieve lymphedema in breast cancer patients. A large randomized, controlled trial is currently underway to confirm this effect.

Recent research is showing that early radical treatment of prostate cancer is harmful to men. More & more its being found that in men that have died at an elder age of different causes did have prostate cancer & didn't even know it. Weren't bothered by it.

It now seems trying alternative therapies to manage the cancer is more beneficial. Radical treatment can damage nerves & cause ED. Therapies such as acupuncture, herbs, hormone replacement, transurethral hyperthermia & a healthy diet & exercise may be the way to go!!

Don't do nothing but you don't have to go to extremes either!! Stay in touch with your health care providers & use common sense & your best judgement.

I'm always available to talk if you have questions.

Acupuncture stimulates the release of norepinephrine, acetylcholine and several other types of opioids, affecting changes in their turnover rate, normalizing the autonomic nervous system (involuntary), and reducing pain.

Explanation - these are feel good substances!! Stimulation & increase/balancing of them is something we all want!! Pain reduction, reduced anxiety/irritability & elevated mood!!
Acupuncture brings it!!!!!!