Question

after reading the passage about acupuncture, identify which statement supports the claim that acupuncture relieves pain. it is ancient, alternative medicine that has been used for thousands of years. if you do research, you can find the specific types of pain that acupuncture will effectively relieve. a new york times reporter wrote about the effectiveness of this treatment in relieving his surgery pain. the national institutes of health found it effective in reducing pain and other symptoms but it is not clear how it works. summary of statements published by the national institutes of health. for anyone considering acupuncture, they should first research its effectiveness for their specific condition.

Explanation:

The National Institutes of Health found acupuncture effective in reducing pain and other symptoms. This supports the claim that acupuncture relieves pain. Research can help find specific types of pain it relieves effectively.

Answer:

It is the statement "The National Institutes of Health found it effective in reducing pain and other symptoms" that supports the claim that acupuncture relieves pain.