Acupuncture for reflux is beneficial in a number of ways like for example reducing your stress levels or helping you sleep.
It is also been recognised by medical insurance companys as a valuable complimentary treatment for all sorts of conditions.It involves inserting very fine needles into different parts of the body.
Now I dont like needles but I get acupuncture, and its not like when you go to the doctor or hospital to get an injection .You hardly feel anything at all .
A visit lasts about 30 minutes and you tend to go for about 5 to 10 times depending on your condition but you will feel the benefits nearly straight after your first treatment.
As with all practioners choose the ones that are qualified by a recognised institute and have a waiting list these are normally the good ones.
Here is a list of ailments that acupuncture can treat.