Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. http://artvam.com/ en Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:15:02 GMT http://artvam.com/Article/Acupuncture/442 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:09:56 GMT Acupuncture is one of the components of the health care system evolved in China at least 2,500 years ago. Acupuncture literally means “needle piercing” - the practice of inserting very fine needles into the skin to stimulate specific anatomic points in the body known as acupoints or acupuncture points for therapeutic purposes.The general theory of acupuncture is based on the assumption that there are patterns of energy flow Qi through the body that are essential for health. The disturbances... 36dd8fc192cf3d47d3c91a7427162758 http://artvam.com/Article/Acupuncture/5 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:36:18 GMT Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, it is used extensively in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has proven to provide pain relief, ease suffering, and reduce tension and stress. Looking at the popularity of acupuncture, many insurance companies have started to recognize it as a Complimentary Alternative Medicine and are offering this treatment within their health plans. Today the world is moving at a very... 2555f0c504c15ba446335e7d0ee6213c