The study and practice of acupuncture by licensed acupuncturists causes functional and structural changes to their brains. The MRI investigation reveals important information on acupuncture and the brain. Researchers note that the behavioral and tactile-motor training and clinical experiences of acupuncturists promotes specific types of brain development in practitioners.
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