Acupuncture - as a treatment - is a kind of ancient Chinese medicine which originated more than 8000 years ago. This kind of treatment is based on Taoist spiritual philosophies, that consider our lives as made of a constant flow of a spiritual energy called chee (qi) and that human beings are able to heal themselves if they channel this energy properly. Acupuncture is done through the insertion of needles - specially designed - into particular points of the body, resulting in benefits and healing. Acupuncture is often used as a method for pain reduction, or to combat substance addiction, or as a treatment for chronic fatigue.

The West was introduced to Acupuncture in the early twentieth century, and Acupuncture techniques have been becoming more and more popular since then. The Acupuncture fan following began in France and then gained popularity in Western Europe. In the United States, Acupuncture became popular after President Nixon's state visit to China in the 1970's.

Acupuncture treatment is commonly used as a natural therapy for arthritis treatment. It is an alternative to addictive pain killers with potentially undesirable side effects. Acupuncture believes that arthiritis is caused by blockages of the body's qi energy. Acupuncture needles, when properly used, can release these blockages, resulting in reducing the pain associated with arthiritis. The flow of qi is re-established, thus ensuring safe and natural treatment of arthritis.

Acupuncture has been found to be very beneficial in the treatment for chronic fatigue. Acupuncture does this by releasing the flow of qi energy. This generate a positive aura of energy that flows through and around the body. Your body can then use this newfound energy, regenerate the cells and bringing about clarity to the mind.

Because acupuncture causes changes in qi energy, which has been found to create subtle changes in the brain chemistry which controls addictive behavior, it has been used as a successful treatment for various addictions, such as smoking and alcoholism. Acupuncture has also been successfully used in treating heroin addiction!

Acupuncture will gain more popularity and acceptance as a form of natural treatment for pain,fatigue and addiction due to its proven success in combating these illness in recent times. For me Acupuncture is a good way of treating illnesses with no side effects and I belive that the usage of Acupuncture will increase in coming years.