How does acupuncture affect endorphins?

How does acupuncture affect endorphins?

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Acupuncture is used to treat not only pain but mood issues as well. And we think that it has this effect by boosting endorphins in our bodies. So, similar to the high that you get when you have a good aerobic workout, acupuncture can give you that same elation, that pickup, as well as the pain modulation effects that endorphins normally give.