The ancient healing art of acupuncture successfully treats all types of hair loss, according to Dr. Stuart Mauro, L.Ac., O.M.D., who has more than 30 years' experience in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Acupuncture stimulates blood circulation to the scalp, which increases nourishment of the hair follicles.

How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny needles at different acupuncture points on the body. The basic theory behind acupuncture involves the concept of qi--say "chee"--the life force energy running throughout the body that allows us to talk, walk, eat and breathe. When qi becomes insufficient, blocked or imbalanced, illness occurs. Acupuncture stimulates qi and blood flow throughout the body, allowing it to function optimally.

Acupuncture & Hair Growth
According to Chinese medicine, the quality of the hair relates to the sufficient amount of qi, blood and kidney energy within the body. The kidneys control the nourishment of the hair. When the body has an insufficiency of qi, blood and kidney energy, hair loss results. Acupuncture improves qi and blood flow within the body, strengthening the kidneys and promoting healthy hair growth. Applying acupuncture directly to the scalp stimulates blood flow, which stimulates new hair growth.