I agree with the short aphorism put forth by acupuncturists today: "Acupuncture first". Oftentimes, in western medicine we reach for a powerful medication or procedure for a common problem which does not yet warrant aggressive intervention. In these cases, Acupuncture should be considered first. Skeptics will often point to negative results of randomized double-blind controlled trials and on this basis, will dismiss acupuncture, while ignoring a plethora of research showing