Acupuncture Oriental Healthcare

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What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points. How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture is based on the meridian theory, in which Qi, or vital energy, is believed to travel through precise pathways or meridians to nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up the flow in one part of the body and restricts it in others. There are twelve major meridians, each connected to a particular organ, plus eight special or "extra" meridian