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1085: Traditional Chinese Medicine | Skeptical Sunday

The Jordan Harbinger Show

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Skepticism in Acupuncture: Data and Placebo Effects

This chapter critically examines the reliability of clinical data from China regarding acupuncture and discusses the significant challenges in evaluating its efficacy. It highlights the role of the placebo effect in pain management and reviews arguments about the potential benefits of acupuncture versus sham treatments. The conversation also touches on the safety of acupuncture practices while acknowledging the rare instances of serious injuries.

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