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Page of The NCCAOM® Certification AcupunctureAbout Acupuncture The practice acupuncture the United States incorporates medical traditions from China, Japan,Korea, and other countries.1 Acupuncture one the essential elements Oriental medicine and theoldest, most commonly used medical procedure The Institute Medicine identified systematic reviews acupuncture placing acupuncture third usage among all complementary alternative (CAM) therapies.Acupuncture has been shown to provide generalized oxygenation and increased blood flow to specific treatments and standard care when used by people suffering from osteoarthritis, migraines and chronicback, neck and shoulder pain.4 Page of 2006 patient survey from the Alternative Medicine Integration Group based Florida,found that 94% study patients being treated therapies (including acupuncture)agreed that the program treatment helped reduce levels pain.The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture and Oriental medicine as effectivefor over 43 common ailments including: Respiratory Disorders Sinusitis, Rhinitis Common cold Tonsillitis Sore throat Hay fever Bronchitis Bronchial Asthma Disorders of the Eyes Acute conjunctivitis Myopia in children Cataracts without complications Central retinitis Mental - Emotional Disorders Anxiety Depression Stress Insomnia Addictions Weight control Musculo - skeletal Disorders Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow Low back pain Osteoarthritis and joint pains Stiff neck Tendinitis Bursitis Sprains Injuries from auto accidents Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia Gastro - intestinal Disorders Acute and chronic gastritis Hyperacidity Hiccoughs Acute uncomplicated duodenal ulcer Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief) Acute and chronic colitis Acute bacillary dysentery Constipation Diarrhea Paralytic ileus Neurological Disorders Headache and Migraine Dizziness Trigeminal neuralgia Facial palsy (within 3 - 6 months) Paresis following stroke Peripheral neuropathies Meniere’s disease Neurogenic bladder dysfunction Nocturnal enuresis Intercostal neuralgia Sciatica Disorders of the Mouth Toothache Post extraction pain Gingivitis Acute and chronic pharyngitis Ear Disorders Ringing in ears Deafness Meniere’s disease Earache Reproductive System Disorders Infertility Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Irregular Menses Menstrual cramps Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Menopausal symptoms Morning sickness Urinary incontinence Impotence use of acupuncture growing?The American Hospital Association’sHealth Forum 2007 Complementary AlternativeMedicine Survey Hospitals found that the hospitals offering complementarymedicine provide acupuncture outpatient service to the patients. Additionally,acupuncture represented the top six modalities both outpatient and inpatientsettings amongst those hospitals. the United States abroad, the use acupuncture and Oriental medicine gaining Page of widespread acceptance. the United States there estimated ,000 certified licensed acupuncturists. the past two decades, acupuncture has grown in popularity in the United States. The2007 National Health Interview Survey conducted the National Center forComplementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) the National Institutes Health(NIH) stated that acupuncture being widely practiced by thousands practitioners forrelief prevention pain for various other health conditions.According the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, the largest and mostcomprehensive survey use by American adults date, acupuncture use hasincreased between 2002 andamong adults. 2007, almost 4 out adults hadused therapy the past months. Acupuncture one the therapies thathave seen an increase in usage during this time period.Identifying Qualified Acupuncturist How do I find a qualified acupuncturist? Look for a Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)Diplomate Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)by going theNCCAOMFind Practitionerdirectory atwww.nccaom.orgOriental medicine includes the practice of acupuncture, Chinese herbology and Asian bodywortherapyThe additional designation licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) awarded a state regulatory board. The NCCAOM website provides table with state regulatory contact information. Currently, 4states, plus the District Columbia, require NCCAOM certification passing the NCCAOM examinations a requirement for licensure tpractice acupuncture. Each state board has a unique set requirements for licensure. State rules regulations are subject change; therefore, should always confirm current requirements for licensure with the appropriate state board. More information state requirements is available atwww.nccaom.org What training does NCCAOM Diplomate of Acupuncture have?Comprehensive training traditional differential diagnosis and proper treatment methods require that a Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM) completes three four academic years education the master degree level in acupuncture program accredited the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) or has completed an international education program which is substantially equivalent to ACAOM standards. ACAOM the only accrediting recognized the United States Department Education as the authority for quality education and training acupuncture Oriental medicine. In addition graduation from ACAOM accredited program, a Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM) must demonstrate professional competency by Page of passing NCCAOM certification examinations Foundations Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and Biomedicine as well as meet other NCCAOM certification requirementsThe NCCAOM Diplomate training and competency verification sharp contrast the acupuncture training other healthcare professionals such as chiropractors registered nurses even

2 medical doctors who typically receive100
medical doctors who typically receive100-300 hours abbreviated training. These other healthcare professionals provide acupuncture treating a more limited number points.8 Certified (and licensed) acupuncturists are also trained standard medical history gathering, safety, ethics, common pharmaceuticals and supplements, a recognition when refer patients other health care professionals consult with other medical practitioners. NCCAOM and its Diplomates The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) widely accepted as the most influential leader the field acupuncture Oriental medicine. Over ,000 NCCAOM certifications have issued since 1982. The NCCAOM, established in 1982, non-profit organization whose mission establish, assess, and promote recognized standards competence and safety acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit the public. NCCAOM AcupunctureOriental Medicine and Chinese herbology certification programs are accredited the tional Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). For more information the NCCAOM, please visit the website www.nccaom.org. The following NCCAOM certifications carry the above accreditation seal: Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM)Diplomate of Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)Contact Information publicrelations@thenccaom.org Page of ReferencesNational Institute Health, National Center for Complementary AlternativeMedicine; http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/; accessed January 29, 2014. Barnes PM, Bloom Nahin National Health Statistics Report Complementary Alternative MedicineUse among Adults Children: United States, December 10, Nedergaard M, Goldman N, et al. Nature Neuroscience, Adenosine A1 receptors mediate local anti-nocicptive effectsof acupuncture; May 30, 2010; University of Rochester, New York.O’Connor, A. Acupuncture Provides True Pain Relief in Study. New York Times; September 11, 2012http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief- study/?_php=true&_type=blogs&ref=acupuncture&_r=0; accessed January 29, 2014 Alternative Medicine Integration Group; http://www.amibestmed.com/; accessed January 29, 2014. Traditional Medicine Growing Needs Potential, World Health Organization Policy Perspective Medicines; May World Health Organization, Geneva.Health Forum 2007 Complementary Alternative Medicine Survey Hospitals Summary Results: August Chicago, Illinois.Know Your Acupuncturist, Council Colleges Acupuncture Oriental Medicine; http://www.ccaom.org; accessed January 29, 2014.The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE);http://www.credentialingexcellence.org/p/cm/ld/fid=50accessed January 29, 2014. Page of ReferencesNational Institute Health,National CenterforComplementary AlternativeMedicine;http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/; accessedJanuary29, 2014. Barnes PM,Bloom Nahin National Health Statistics Report Complementary Alternative MedicineUse among Adults Children: UnitedStates, December 10, NedergaardM,GoldmanN,etal. Nature Neuroscience, Adenosine A1 receptors mediate local anti-nocicptiveeffectsofacupuncture;May 30, 2010; University ofRochester, New York.O’Connor, A.Acupuncture Provides True PainReliefin Study. New York Times;September 11,2012http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief- study/?_php=true&_type=blogs&ref=acupuncture&_r=0; accessedJanuary 29, 2014 Alternative Medicine Integration Group; http://www.amibestmed.com/; accessedJanuary29, 2014. Traditional Medicine GrowingNeeds Potential,World Health Organization Policy Perspective Medicines; May World Health Organization,Geneva.Health Forum 2007Complementary AlternativeMedicine Survey Hospitals Summary Results: August Chicago,Illinois.Know Your Acupuncturist,Council Colleges Acupuncture Oriental Medicine;http://www.ccaom.org; accessed January29, 2014.The Institute forCredentialingExcellence (ICE);http://www.credentialingexcellence.org/p/cm/ld/fid=50accessedJanuary 29, 2014. Page of passing NCCAOM certification examinations Foundations Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture,andBiomedicine as well asmeet other NCCAOM certification requirementsThe NCCAOM Diplomate trainingandcompetencyverification sharpcontrast the acupuncture training other healthcareprofessionalssuch as chiropractors registerednurses even medicaldoctors who typically receive100-300hours abbreviatedtraining.These otherhealthcare professionals provide acupuncture treatinga more limited number points.8 Certified (andlicensed)acupuncturistsare alsotrained standardmedicalhistory gathering, safety,ethics, commonpharmaceuticals andsupplements,arecognition when referpatients other health care professionals consultwithother medicalpractitioners. NCCAOM and its Diplomates The NationalCertificationCommissionforAcupuncture andOrientalMedicine (NCCAOM) widely accepted asthemost influentialleader the field acupuncture Oriental medicine. Over ,000NCCAOM certifications haveissued since 1982.The NCCAOM,establishedin1982,non-profitorganizationwhosemission establish, assess, and promote recognized standards competence and safety acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit the public. NCCAOMAcupunctureOriental MedicineandChineseherbology certificationprogramsare accredited the tionalCommissionforCertifyingAgencies(NCCA) the Institute forCredentialing Excellence (ICE). For moreinformation the NCCAOM,please visit the website www.nccaom.org. The followingNCCAOMcertifications carry the above accreditation seal: Diplomate ofAcupuncture (NCCAOM)Diplomate ofChinese Herbology (NCCAOM)Diplomate ofOrientalMedicine (NCCAOM)Contact Information publicrelations@thenccaom.org Page of widespreadacceptance. the United States there estimated ,000certified licensed acupuncturists. the past two decades,acupuncture has grownin popularity inthe UnitedStates. The2007 National Health Interview Survey conducted the NationalCenterforComplementary andAlternative Medicine(NCCAM

3 ) the NationalInstitutes Health(NIH) s
) the NationalInstitutes Health(NIH) stated that acupuncture being widely practicedby thousands practitioners forrelief prevention pain for various other health conditions.According the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, the largest andmostcomprehensive survey use by American adults date,acupuncture use hasincreased between 2002 andamong adults. 2007,almost 4 out adults hadused therapy the past months. Acupuncture one the therapiesthathave seenan increase inusage during thistime period.Identifying QualifiedAcupuncturist How do I find a qualified acupuncturist? Look for a Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)Diplomate Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)by going theNCCAOMFind Practitionerdirectory atwww.nccaom.orgOriental medicine includes the practice of acupuncture, Chinese herbology and Asian bodywortherapyThe additional designation licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) awarded a state regulatory board. The NCCAOM website provides table with state regulatory contact information. Currently, 4states, plus the District Columbia, require NCCAOM certification passing the NCCAOM examinations a requirement for licensure tpractice acupuncture. Each state board has a unique set requirements for licensure. State rules regulations are subject change; therefore, should always confirm current requirements for licensure with the appropriate state board. More information state requirements is available atwww.nccaom.org What training does NCCAOM Diplomate of Acupuncture have?Comprehensive training traditional differentialdiagnosis andpropertreatment methodsrequire that a Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)completesthree fouracademicyears education the mastersdegreelevel inacupuncture programaccredited the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture andOrientalMedicine(ACAOM)orhascompletedaninternational education programwhich issubstantiallyequivalent to ACAOM standards. ACAOM the only accrediting recognized theUnitedStates Department Educationas the authority forquality educationandtraining acupuncture Oriental medicine. In addition graduation from ACAOM accredited program, a Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)mustdemonstrate professional competencyby Page of 2006patient surveyfrom the Alternative Medicine IntegrationGroupbased Florida,foundthat 94% studypatients being treated therapies(includingacupuncture)agreed that the programtreatmenthelpedreducelevels pain.The WorldHealth Organization recognizes acupuncture and Oriental medicine as effectivefor over43 common ailments including: Respiratory Disorders Sinusitis, Rhinitis Common cold Tonsillitis Sore throat Hay fever Bronchitis Bronchial Asthma Disorders of the Eyes Acute conjunctivitis Myopia in children Cataracts without complications Central retinitis Mental - Emotional Disorders Anxiety Depression Stress Insomnia Addictions Weight control Musculo - skeletal Disorders Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow Low back pain Osteoarthritis and joint pains Stiff neck Tendinitis Bursitis Sprains Injuries from auto accidents Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia Gastro - intestinal Disorders Acute and chronic gastritis Hyperacidity Hiccoughs Acute uncomplicated duodenal ulcer Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief) Acute and chronic colitis Acute bacillary dysentery Constipation Diarrhea Paralytic ileus Neurological Disorders Headache and Migraine Dizziness Trigeminal neuralgia Facial palsy (within 3 - 6 months) Paresis following stroke Peripheral neuropathies Meniere’s disease Neurogenic bladder dysfunction Nocturnal enuresis Intercostal neuralgia Sciatica Disorders of the Mouth Toothache Post extraction pain Gingivitis Acute and chronic pharyngitis Ear Disorders Ringing in ears Deafness Meniere’s disease Earache Reproductive System Disorders Infertility Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Irregular Menses Menstrual cramps Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Menopausal symptoms Morning sickness Urinary incontinence Impotence use of acupuncture growing?TheAmerican Hospital Association’sHealth Forum 2007 Complementary AlternativeMedicine Survey Hospitals foundthatthehospitalsofferingcomplementarymedicineprovide acupuncture outpatientserviceto the patients.Additionally,acupuncture represented the top sixmodalities both outpatient andinpatientsettings amongstthose hospitals. the UnitedStates abroad, theuse acupuncture andOrientalmedicine gaining Page of The NCCAOM® Certification AcupunctureAbout Acupuncture The practice acupuncture the United States incorporates medical traditions from China, Japan,Korea, and other countries.1 Acupuncture one the essential elements Oriental medicine and theoldest, most commonly used medical procedure the world. Originating China more than 3,000years ago, the practice Oriental medicine includes acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping,manual therapies such acupressure, moxibustion, exercises such as tai chi gong, well Chinese herbal preparations and dietary therapy.Acupuncture the stimulation specific points the body, insertion very fine, sterile, stainlesssteel needles to elicit predictable physiological response. This stimulus may also be administered the points using mild electrical stimulation (with without needles), pressure techniques with the hands(acupressure) the application heat various methods.Acupuncturists assess a patient’s syndrome pattern disharmony using a set diagnostic skillsthat involve four areas; questioning, palpation, visual inspection, and olfactory-auditory data collection. acupuncturist determines the necessary treatment principle strategy prompt the patient back functional harmony by discriminating the exact pattern the body’s physiological response pathogenic factors.The acupuncturist’s skill determining the appropriate points treat based upon his/her ability accurately distinguish the presenting pattern, knowledge correct points address that pattern knowled

4 ge of the proper type stimulus for each
ge of the proper type stimulus for each point. This possession this knowledge and skills the key distinction between a professional, certified acupuncturist and other health care providers whoemploy acupuncture only as a modality (stimulating points for their general effect without adjusting theirchoice points the specific patient need).Use Acupuncture The Institute Medicine identified systematic reviews acupuncture placing acupuncture third usage among all complementary alternative (CAM) therapies.Acupuncture has been shown to provide generalized oxygenation and increased blood flow to specificareas of treatment. It also aids production of cortisone and other anti-inflammatory secretions and canincrease the internal production of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. In addition, a 2010 studyfrom the University of Rochester in New York found that acupuncture can help relieve pain bytriggering a natural pain-killing chemical called adenosine.A recent study of acupuncture the most rigorous and detailed analysis of the treatment to date found that it can ease migraines and arthritis and other forms of chronic pain. The researchers, whopublished their results in Archives of Internal Medicine, found that acupuncture outperformed sham treatments and standard care when used by people suffering from osteoarthritis, migraines and chronicback, neck and shoulder pain.4 Page ofReferencesNational Institute Health,National CenterforComplementary AlternativeMedicine;http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/; accessedJanuary29, 2014. Barnes PM,Bloom Nahin National Health Statistics Report Complementary Alternative MedicineUse among Adults Children: UnitedStates, December 10, NedergaardM,GoldmanN,etal. Nature Neuroscience, Adenosine A1 receptors mediate local anti-nocicptiveeffectsofacupuncture;May 30, 2010; University ofRochester, New York.O’Connor, A.Acupuncture Provides True PainReliefin Study. New York Times;September 11,2012http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/acupuncture-provides-true-pain-relief- study/?_php=true&_type=blogs&ref=acupuncture&_r=0; accessedJanuary 29, 2014 Alternative Medicine Integration Group; http://www.amibestmed.com/; accessedJanuary29, 2014. Traditional Medicine GrowingNeeds Potential,World Health Organization Policy Perspective Medicines; May World Health Organization,Geneva.Health Forum 2007Complementary AlternativeMedicine Survey Hospitals Summary Results: August Chicago,Illinois.Know Your Acupuncturist,Council Colleges Acupuncture Oriental Medicine;http://www.ccaom.org; accessed January29, 2014.The Institute forCredentialingExcellence (ICE);http://www.credentialingexcellence.org/p/cm/ld/fid=50accessedJanuary 29, 2014. Page of passing NCCAOM certification examinations Foundations Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture,andBiomedicine as well asmeet other NCCAOM certification requirementsThe NCCAOM Diplomate trainingandcompetencyverification sharpcontrast the acupuncture training other healthcareprofessionalssuch as chiropractors registerednurses even medicaldoctors who typically receive100-300hours abbreviatedtraining.These otherhealthcare professionals provide acupuncture treatinga more limited number points.8 Certified (andlicensed)acupuncturistsare alsotrained standardmedicalhistory gathering, safety,ethics, commonpharmaceuticals andsupplements,arecognition when referpatients other health care professionals consultwithother medicalpractitioners. NCCAOM and its Diplomates The NationalCertificationCommissionforAcupuncture andOrientalMedicine (NCCAOM) widely accepted asthemost influentialleader the field acupuncture Oriental medicine. Over ,000NCCAOM certifications haveissued since 1982.The NCCAOM,establishedin1982,non-profitorganizationwhosemission establish, assess, and promote recognized standards competence and safety acupuncture and Oriental medicine for the protection and benefit the public. NCCAOMAcupunctureOriental MedicineandChineseherbology certificationprogramsare accredited the tionalCommissionforCertifyingAgencies(NCCA) the Institute forCredentialing Excellence (ICE). For moreinformation the NCCAOM,please visit the website www.nccaom.org. The followingNCCAOMcertifications carry the above accreditation seal: Diplomate ofAcupuncture (NCCAOM)Diplomate ofChinese Herbology (NCCAOM)Diplomate ofOrientalMedicine (NCCAOM)Contact Information publicrelations@thenccaom.org Page ofwidespreadacceptance. the United States there estimated ,000certified licensed acupuncturists. the past two decades,acupuncture has grownin popularity inthe UnitedStates. The2007 National Health Interview Survey conducted the NationalCenterforComplementary andAlternative Medicine(NCCAM) the NationalInstitutes Health(NIH) stated that acupuncture being widely practicedby thousands practitioners forrelief prevention pain for various other health conditions.According the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, the largest andmostcomprehensive survey use by American adults date,acupuncture use hasincreased between 2002 andamong adults. 2007,almost 4 out adults hadused therapy the past months. Acupuncture one the therapiesthathave seenan increase inusage during thistime period.Identifying QualifiedAcupuncturist How do I find a qualified acupuncturist? Look for a Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)Diplomate Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)by going theNCCAOMFind Practitionerdirectory atwww.nccaom.orgOriental medicine includes the practice of acupuncture, Chinese herbology and Asian bodywortherapyThe additional designation licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) awarded a state regulatory board. The NCCAOM website provides table with state regulatory contact information. Currently, 4states, plus the District Columbia, require NCCAOM certification passing the NCCAOM examinations a requirement for licensure tpractice acupuncture. Each state board has a unique set requirements for licensure. State rules regulations are subject change; therefore, should always confirm current requirements for licensure with the appropriate state board. More information state requirements is a

5 vailable atwww.nccaom.org What training
vailable atwww.nccaom.org What training does NCCAOM Diplomate of Acupuncture have?Comprehensive training traditional differentialdiagnosis andpropertreatment methodsrequire that a Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)completesthree fouracademicyears education the mastersdegreelevel inacupuncture programaccredited the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture andOrientalMedicine(ACAOM)orhascompletedaninternational education programwhich issubstantiallyequivalent to ACAOM standards. ACAOM the only accrediting recognized theUnitedStates Department Educationas the authority forquality educationandtraining acupuncture Oriental medicine. In addition graduation from ACAOM accredited program, a Diplomate Acupuncture (NCCAOM)mustdemonstrate professional competencyby Page of2006patient surveyfrom the Alternative Medicine IntegrationGroupbased Florida,foundthat 94% studypatients being treated therapies(includingacupuncture)agreed that the programtreatmenthelpedreducelevels pain.The WorldHealth Organization recognizes acupuncture and Oriental medicine as effectivefor over43 common ailments including: Respiratory Disorders Sinusitis, Rhinitis Common cold Tonsillitis Sore throat Hay fever Bronchitis Bronchial Asthma Disorders of the Eyes Acute conjunctivitis Myopia in children Cataracts without complications Central retinitis Mental - Emotional Disorders Anxiety Depression Stress Insomnia Addictions Weight control Musculo - skeletal Disorders Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow Low back pain Osteoarthritis and joint pains Stiff neck Tendinitis Bursitis Sprains Injuries from auto accidents Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia Gastro - intestinal Disorders Acute and chronic gastritis Hyperacidity Hiccoughs Acute uncomplicated duodenal ulcer Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief) Acute and chronic colitis Acute bacillary dysentery Constipation Diarrhea Paralytic ileus Neurological Disorders Headache and Migraine Dizziness Trigeminal neuralgia Facial palsy (within 3 - 6 months) Paresis following stroke Peripheral neuropathies Meniere’s disease Neurogenic bladder dysfunction Nocturnal enuresis Intercostal neuralgia Sciatica Disorders of the Mouth Toothache Post extraction pain Gingivitis Acute and chronic pharyngitis Ear Disorders Ringing in ears Deafness Meniere’s disease Earache Reproductive System Disorders Infertility Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Irregular Menses Menstrual cramps Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Menopausal symptoms Morning sickness Urinary incontinence Impotence use of acupuncture growing?TheAmerican Hospital Association’sHealth Forum 2007 Complementary AlternativeMedicine Survey Hospitals foundthatthehospitalsofferingcomplementarymedicineprovide acupuncture outpatientserviceto the patients.Additionally,acupuncture represented the top sixmodalities both outpatient andinpatientsettings amongstthose hospitals. the UnitedStates abroad, theuse acupuncture andOrientalmedicine gaining Page of The NCCAOM® Certification AcupunctureAbout Acupuncture The practice acupuncture the United States incorporates medical traditions from China, Japan,Korea, and other countries.1 Acupuncture one the essential elements Oriental medicine and theoldest, most commonly used medical procedure the world. Originating China more than 3,000years ago, the practice Oriental medicine includes acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping,manual therapies such acupressure, moxibustion, exercises such as tai chi gong, well Chinese herbal preparations and dietary therapy.Acupuncture the stimulation specific points the body, insertion very fine, sterile, stainlesssteel needles to elicit predictable physiological response. This stimulus may also be administered the points using mild electrical stimulation (with without needles), pressure techniques with the hands(acupressure) the application heat various methods.Acupuncturists assess a patient’s syndrome pattern disharmony using a set diagnostic skillsthat involve four areas; questioning, palpation, visual inspection, and olfactory-auditory data collection. acupuncturist determines the necessary treatment principle strategy prompt the patient back functional harmony by discriminating the exact pattern the body’s physiological response pathogenic factors.The acupuncturist’s skill determining the appropriate points treat based upon his/her ability accurately distinguish the presenting pattern, knowledge correct points address that pattern knowledge of the proper type stimulus for each point. This possession this knowledge and skills the key distinction between a professional, certified acupuncturist and other health care providers whoemploy acupuncture only as a modality (stimulating points for their general effect without adjusting theirchoice points the specific patient need).Use Acupuncture The Institute Medicine identified systematic reviews acupuncture placing acupuncture third usage among all complementary alternative (CAM) therapies.Acupuncture has been shown to provide generalized oxygenation and increased blood flow to specificareas of treatment. It also aids production of cortisone and other anti-inflammatory secretions and canincrease the internal production of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. In addition, a 2010 studyfrom the University of Rochester in New York found that acupuncture can help relieve pain bytriggering a natural pain-killing chemical called adenosine.A recent study of acupuncture the most rigorous and detailed analysis of the treatment to date found that it can ease migraines and arthritis and other forms of chronic pain. The researchers, whopublished their results in Archives of Internal Medicine, found that acupuncture outperformed sham treatments and standard care when used by people suffering from osteoarthritis, migraines and chronicback, neck and shoulder pai