Dry Mouth

A study published in 2001 determined that acupuncture was effective at treating dry mouth. The dry mouth occurred as a result of radiation treatments for head and neck cancers. The International Journal of Radiation Oncology published the study which concluded: “Acupuncture reduces dry mouth in some patients who are otherwise not getting results with best current management.”(1) Acupuncture For Dry Mouth Xerostomia is the medical term for dry mouth. Because radiation treatment for cancer can in many cases damage the […]