Well, this is anecdotal which really amounts to little more than magic in the grand scheme of things. Without knowing your specific ailments I can't say, but on the surface I could just say that time healed it, placebo kept the pain away while that happened. But Yeah I'd need to actually be knowledgeable about your condition.
That being said, I've just finished the post looking into the research, which is what we should all really be looking at, not our individual experiences. Check it out if you like!
But really, if it has helped you and you have a doctor you trust, that is the important thing, as I mention towards the end of the next part:
https://steemit.com/steemstem/@mobbs/chinese-pseudoscience-1-acupuncture-part-2-research
Well, I'm not looking to convince the world that this stuff is real, I'm happy just helping people who are willing to give it a chance. Science doesn't always present a perfect view of reality as many things in life are immeasurable though I appreciate that it tries. As far as I'm concerned, life is magic, I don't really think science has the means to prove me wrong either, it hasn't yet. :-D