Among the thousand and one wellness treatments out there, acupuncture has stood the test of time. Used in traditional Chinese medicine, the practice involves inserting fine needles into strategic points to help alleviate various ailments from the physical to the mental . The idea is to balance the body’s flow of energy—also known as Qi—through specific pathways in the body called meridians.

Though the practice has been around for at least 3,000 years, acupuncture is also the most widely used alternative medicine practiced globally. It’s also a frequent subject of scientific study , with research showing it really may have benefits—especially for the management of pain.

“Acupuncture promotes the body’s natural ability to restore balance, enhancing everything from blood flow and horm

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