Acupuncture(针灸),ancient Chinese medical practice,has been the treatment for (count)patients for thousands of years. Before modern medicine came to life, ancient Chinese used stone tools(relieve)pain. As time went by,this practice developed a comprehensive medical system and shaped the root of acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a treatment that aims to promote the body's self-regulating functions. Its principles are in linethe philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine,emphasizes integrated treatment,and balance of bodily functions.
Practices can vary in forms. Needle insertion(插入),the most common method, (carry) out by inserting hair-thin needles into specific points on the body that channel vital energy(the qi). Practitioners lift and spin needles to unblock the flow of energy;restore yin and yang balance;and stimulate the body's inborn potential to heal(it).
Looking beyond China,acupuncture has become a global treatment. Over the years, acupuncture(see)many advancements in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a mainstream alternative and treatment for(variety)of diseases. According to a 2019 WHO report,acupuncture is used in 113 of its 120 member countries,(illustrate) its widespread recognition and application.
