Acupuncture

Acupuncture (from lat. acus: needle, and pungere: puncture) is a technique of traditional Chinese medicine that seeks the insertion and manipulation of needles in the body with the aim of restoringhealth and well-being in the patient.
 
Acupuncture originated in China and possibly is the practice most commonly associated with traditional Chinese lamedicina although there are various types ofacupuncture as the Japanese, Korean, or acupuncture Chinese classical.
 
Traditional Chinese medicine is based on the zang-fu (órganos-entrañas) taking into account the totality of the Agency; andthe five elements, the five elements: wood, fire, Earth, metal and water.
According to the Chinese concept, the vital energy flows through the body along meridians, channels or channels ofcommunication, called in Chinese king. 
 
The number of regular king is correlative to the twelve bodies, more permanent extraordinary vessels two: of the conception (in midline body front), and e and theGovernor vessel (in midline body dorsal), as well as the so-called extraordinary. 
 
We have 365 points within the 14 meridians, called Jing Xue; There are also points out the meridians or curiouspoints, called Qi Xue; and, finally, the painful points or Ashi Xue. In total, the traditional Chinese medicine identifies twelve channels or major communication routes that correspond to the vital organsof the human body: lungs, large intestine, small intestine, bazo-páncreas, heart, kidneys, bladder, cardiovascular system, gallbladder, liver, glass of the conception, glass ruler and triple heater.
 Through the insertion of fine needles at specific points or resonators (called in Chinese xue) of each Meridian balances energy shattered in the body which governs.  The disorder can occur by theimpact of external factors such as internal that can lead to diseases.
 
 
According to his supporters, acupuncture is suitable for the treatment of a wide range of pathologies, stressing its use...