Another acupuncture study is in the news - this time it's acupuncture for GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease. This is a fairly common disorder which can cause acid reflux and heartburn. Researchers studied a small group of people who's symptoms didn't resolve with standard doses of antacids or proton pump inhibitors. One group was given twice the dosage while the other group was given the standard dosage plus acupuncture treatment. It turns out that only the group with the acupuncture treatment had significant results. Acupuncture, 1. Doubling your pharmaceuticals, 0.