Acupuncture

medicine, qi, the vital energy, flows through pathways in the body, called meridians, which are connected to organs and parts of the body. Discomfort results when the flow of qi is interrupted. Acupuncture aims to restore and maintain health by regulating the circulation of qi and blood. Acupuncturists stimulate specific points along the meridians, called acupuncture points, by inserting thin metal needles through the skin. The needling techniques used determine the intended results