| − | 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 was a 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. |