In Latin, acus means “needle”, and the English word acupuncture was created in the 17th century to describe a technique the Chinese had already been using for 2,000 years.
The technique entails the insertion of extremely fine needles into specific pressure points to release blockages of Qi energy within the body. The process could also include a practice called “cupping” or the administration of herbs to enhance healing.
How can acupuncture help?
In China today, major surgery is often times carried out using only acupuncture to kill the pain! It is also used for many other conditions, including insomnia, anxiety, depression, aches, smoking, and weight issues.
Acupuncture is becoming more widely accepted by Western Medicine communities as a complement to traditional health care.
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