Acupuncture is part of the ancient healing practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Medical practitioners believed the human body has over 360 acu points connected by meridians. The meridian pathways form a network in the body that transports energy, or more specifically, qi (pronounced chee). Disruption or blockage in the meridians may cause pain and illness to occur. Acupuncture, by inserting thin, metallic and sterilized needles into certain acu pressure points, can restore the natural balance and energy flow of the body, and reinstate health and vitality to life.
Electrical acupuncture (adding electric current or stimulation) is recommended for enhanced effect.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a general term for acupuncture and moxibustion.
Acupuncture refers to the insertion of needles (usually referred to as milli-needle needles) into a patient’s body at a certain angle under the guidance of Chinese medicine theory, and the use of acupuncture techniques such as twisting and lifting to stimulate specific parts of the human body to achieve the purpose of treating diseases . The point of penetration is called the acupoint. The World Health Organization has determined that the human body has a total of 361 acupuncture points.
On November 16, 2010, the World Health Organization listed Chinese medicine acupuncture on the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Electro-acupuncture