1. Introduction to Scientific Research on Acupuncture
   • Overview of evidence-based acupuncture and how it is studied.
   • Key sources: Cochrane Library, RCTs, and meta-analyses.
2. Is Acupuncture Evidence-Based?
   • How evidence-based medicine (EBM) applies to acupuncture.
   • Significant studies and growing research in the field (Ma et al., 2016).
3. Conditions Acupuncture Can Help With
   • Review of conditions supported by strong evidence, moderate evidence, and unclear evidence (McDonald et al., 2017).
4. Placebo or Not?
   • Discussion of placebo effects in acupuncture and real-world outcomes (Vickers et al., 2012).
5. How Acupuncture Works
   • Exploration of how acupuncture stimulates the nervous system.
   • Impact on neuroplasticity, molecular changes, and specific conditions like chronic pain (Harris et al., 2019).
6. Meridians and Modern Science
   • How modern research interprets meridians through fascia and anatomical structures.
7. Conclusion
   • Growing body of evidence supporting acupuncture.
   • Integration of Eastern and Western understandings of acupuncture.