More people are acknowledging the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving physical discomforts such as neck, shoulder, and back pain. By inserting thin needles into specific pressure points, acupuncture improves the flow of qi, the natural body energy, and reduces physical and mental stress.

• Relief From Chronic Pain: Acupuncture is widely used to relieve joint and muscle pain. Whether the pain is caused by sports injury, poor sleeping habits, hormonal changes, or arthritis, acupuncture treats the discomfort by inserting needles into acupoints that promote energy flow in the body.

• Mental Health Benefits: Traditional Chinese medicine believes anxiety and depression stem from the imbalance of the five elements in the body — wood, fire, metal, earth, and water. Acupuncture manages stress and anxiety disorders by targeting the areas that represent the five elements. The needles stimulate these areas and improve the flow of positive body energy.

• Reduced Frequency Of Insomnia: Acupuncture also helps those who suffer from insomnia by improving the body's production of nocturnal melatonin, the chemical that aids sleep. Unlike sleeping pills, acupuncture has no side effects.

• Improved Immunity: According to research, acupuncture significantly boosts the immune system and helps the body respond well to cancer treatments. It also lessens the adverse side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea and vomiting.