Acupuncture is increasingly popular, with studies showing it can be successfully used for many symptoms, from pain and migraine to nausea, and many other things besides. It is a very safe treatment when carried out by a regulated acupuncturist. REF: Jishun, J. and Mittelman, M., 2014. Acupuncture: past, present, and future. Glob Adv Health Med. 2014 Jul; 3(4): 6–8. Published online 2014 Jul 1. doi: 10.7453/gahmj.2014.042