What Is Acupuncture?

The ancient Chinese art of acupuncture has been around for at least 2500 years. Almost 5000 years ago, the legendary Yellow Emperor of China is said to have written the first textbook of acupuncture. Acupuncture was first introduced to Europe in the late 1600s. By the 1820's it was widely accepted both there and in the US.

Acupuncture is based on a philosophy involving an energy flow of Qi (vital energy) around the body through channels called 'Meridians'. When these meridians become blocked Qi backs up and overflows, similar to water in a dam. When acupuncture needles are inserted near the blocked meridians, the Qi is restored to its normal flow and symptoms disappear.

There is an ever-increasing mountain of research to support the claims made by acupuncture in the scientific world. Modern science tries to rationalise acupuncturists’ results through endorphin release, and other natural chemicals, as a result of stimulating specific areas of the nervous system. No matter what causes it the improved energy flow you get from acupuncture stimulates your body's natural healing abilities and puts you back on the path to health.