Acupuncture: This essay contains general information on acupuncture.

Acupuncture is used in many countries. They include: the United States, China, England, France, Russia, and Germany. Acupuncture is done by inserting long, thin needles in certain points in the body. Acupuncture triggers signals in the nervous system to adjust the activities of the body's organs to change the pain signal sent to the brain. It increases the production of a natural painkiller, endorphin, which influences the body's perception of pain. The ancient Chinese developed …

…be licensed by the State Board of Medicine. Acupuncture rarely hurts. If it does, it doesn't hurt badly. Since many of us think of the needles used for shots, which are painful, we think acupuncture would hurt a lot because there are so many needles used. Acupuncture needles, however, are extremely thin. They are inserted quickly, but not very deep. People are usually amazed that they feel so little. Only sterile, disposable needles are used.