Acupuncture is slowly and steadily gaining ground when it comes to acceptance by western medicine. I recently came across an interesting article by a cardiologist discussing his experience of acupuncture through one of his patients and what areas he now finds it useful for his patients use acupuncture as part of their health team. It is quick read, but well written and interesting. The article can be found here: Why I prescribe Acupuncture: A Cardiologist Explains.