Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to treat autoimmune conditions. It can help to regulate the immune system, bringing the immune response back into balance. Acupuncture also works to reduce systemic inflammation, which may be contributing to heightened autoimmune symptoms. Clinical research has shown that acupuncture causes physical responses in nerve cells, the pituitary gland, and parts of the brain. These responses can cause the body to release proteins, hormones, and brain chemicals that control a number of body functions. It is proposed that, by these actions, acupuncture affects blood pressure, body temperature, and the immune system. Acupuncture ultimately works to affect change in the case of autoimmune disorders by calming the immune system and relaxing or even reversing the body’s sensitivity to the trigger.