Although Acupuncture is considered by many as an “alternative” medicine. In reality, in Asia and in some other parts of the world, such as India, southern Mexico and Guatemala, Acupuncture (and its related Moxibustion, cupping and acupressure) have been used as medical treatments for over 5,000 years.
Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles on the body’s surface at very specific locations known as energy points or acupuncture points.
As the basis of acupuncture, it is believed that the body has an energy force running throughout it. This energy force is known as Qi (roughly pronounced Chee). The Qi consists of the vital force needed for all of life activities which include the spiritual, emotional, mental and the physical aspects.
A person's health is influenced by the flow of Qi in the body. Qi travels throughout the body along Meridians or special pathways. When this pathways become obstructed, deficient, excessive, or just unbalanced, illness arise. The acupuncture points are specific locations where the Meridians come to the surface of the skin, and are easily accessible. By "needling," warming, and/or massaging these points in specific ways, the flow of Qi is balanced and consequently health is restored.
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