In our bodies, these gates are the acupuncture points, and by manipulating them an acupuncturist can control the flow of energy. In more and more states, acupuncturists are being licensed as highly trained health professionals. In California and New Mexico, they are licensed as primary care physicians. These acupuncturists can do physical exams, request lab tests, accept health insurance, and serve as physician in Worker's Compensation cases. When heat's a treat.
Heat can be beneficial.
When the body lacks heat, adding it is therapy. Burning on the skin is called direct moxibustion. Burning it near the skin called indirect moxibustion. Sometimes we burn moxa attached to the the needles. This is called warming needle technique.