In people with osteoarthritis, is the progression of joint disease and joint pain an inevitable part of life and part of the natural course of disease? The understanding in the field of osteoarthritis has evolved to characterize it as a whole-body condition, which requires a holistic, whole-person intervention for optimal care.

Learn how acupuncture affects the gut microbiome. Learn how acupuncture influences the levels of beneficial short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are produced by gut microbes.

Learn how short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) may affect the gut-brain connection and how environmental factors can influence the gut microbiome and SCFA production.