The Asian Practice of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the process in which needles are inserted into certain parts of the body to promote well-being and health. Acupuncture is one of the oldest healing practices and therapies in the world and is said to have begun somewhere in Asia. The exact location of origin is unknown however, the first knowledge received about it was from China. Knowledge of acupuncture spread from China along Arab trade routes toward the West. It has been practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years. Acupuncture is one of the key components of traditional Chinese medicine.