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'''Acupunture''' is an ancient [[Chinese]] form of [[alternative medicine]] which involves inserting needles into points that affect meridians of energy the Chinese have identified in the [[body]]. Acupuncture has been demonstrated to relieve pain and other symptoms.

'''Acupunture''' is an ancient [[Chinese]] form of [[complementary medicine]] or [[alternative medicine]] from the [[Traditional Chinese medicine]] system which involves inserting [[needle]]s into points on the body that affect [[meridian]]s of energy ([[Chi]] or [[Qi]]) the Chinese have identified in the [[body]]. Acupuncture has been demonstrated by the [[National Institute of Health]] to relieve [[pain]] and other symptoms and is covered by different [[health insurance]] plans.

== See also ==

== See Also ==

 

*[[Naturopathy]]

* [[Naturopathy]] and [[Homeopathy]]

*[[Chakras]]

* [[Massage therapy]]

*[[Mind/body]]

* [[Modern medicine]]

 

*[http://i.abcnews.com/Health/PainManagement/story?id=3644234&page=1 Fake or Not, Acupuncture Helps Back Pain] ABC News.

*[http://i.abcnews.com/Health/PainManagement/story?id=3644234&page=1 Fake or Not, Acupuncture Helps Back Pain] ABC News.

[[Category:Medicine]]

[[Category:Medicine]]