First, the related skin points are determined. Then they are appropriately treated by on of over thirty methods of stimulation some of which are: Long needle insertions (especially done in acupuncture anesthesia for surgery; Short needle penetrations; Non-piercing needles; Fingertip pressure (Called shishin or “finger needles”); metallic balls taped to the points; Electrical stimulation; Moxabustion (the burning of herbs over the points) Note: The non-piercing needles (teishin) and electrical stimulation are very popular because these techniques are practically painless, there is no blood, no danger of infection, and results are equal to, if not better than other techniques.