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It dates back to 2000 years ago when in china, a warrior in battlefield after being injured in foot by an arrow was cured of a recurring headache which he was having for long time. This led physicians to think of some connection between feet and head being connected by energy channels or meridians. Thus 12 meridians corresponding to 12 organs, were discovered.
So far vital energy (Qi, Prana, Ki) flows unobstructed in it, one is in good health, any obstruction in flow of Qi either due to excess of climatic factor- wind, heat, humidity, dryness, coldness depending on the season adversely affect the flow Qi leading tophysical ailment-migraine, arthritis . Emotional factors-anger, overjoy, anxiety, depression, fear also block the flow of Qi leading to stress related disorders-Depression Insomnia.
In India, 2000 yrs. ago, Sushruta mentioned 107 vital points (marma) in ayurveda. In ayurveda also there is mention of soochi shastra (needle therapy). Ear and nose piercing for the treatment of asthma was known for ages.
Blood letting is still being used for the treatment of sciatica. People were aware of 89 acupuncture points on Asian Elephants, that is how the "Mahaut" could control the elephant with an iron probe.
It was in 1972, Nixon visited China and brought this science to western world, which led to integration of acupuncture with western medicines and also led to the invention of acupuncture without needle, Electro acupuncture, laser acupuncture, ultrasound acupuncture etc.
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Acupuncture is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world and is used by one third of the world's population as a primary health care system. It is likely that more people have been treated by Chinese medicine throughout history than by any other formalized system of medicine. Because of its relatively low cost and its noninvasive nature, acupuncture has become a highly popular form of complementary health care in the United States. The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed acupuncture treatment for over 40 conditions, including stress, digestive disorders, depression, allergies, sleeping disorders, addictions, headaches and menstrual disorders.
This highly effective system of medical care is based on natural laws which govern the movement of vital life giving energy, both in nature and in the body. This energy, called "chi", moves through the body in precise channels supporting functions of the body, mind and spirit. When "chi" is moving disharmoniously, imbalance begins to surface in the form of specific symptoms. To address the underlying cause of a condition, these symptoms are viewed in relationship to the totality of a person. The gentle insertion of hair thin needles at specific points along the channels of chi energy, help restore harmony. In the presence of this subtle yet profound intervention, symptoms often resolve and patients frequently experience renewed vitality.
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