Understanding acupuncture and how it can benefit your brain health is crucial to preventing brain cell death. Acupuncture can reduce pain, balance neurotransmitters, end depression, mood disorders, and decrease inflammation. Current research shows that acupuncture can inhibit the death of neurons in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus. Acupuncture clearly has the ability to alter brain levels of neurotransmitters. Acupuncture can be used to treat ischemia-induced apoptosis. It can be used for treatment of ischemic cerebral injuries, as well as other…