Acupuncture is a method of promoting natural healing.
It is effective in treating the full spectrum of disease, preventing illness, promoting health and well-being. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points. These points have been mapped by the Chinese over a period of 5,000 years. The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues.