Acupuncture focuses on energy, or Qi, instead of the biological and chemical processes of the human body. This is probably the largest distinction between Oriental and Western medicine. To generate this energy in patients, acupuncturists use tools not commonly found in Western medicine. The most well-known tool is, of course, needles, but acupuncturists also use cups and ear balls, among other things. The theory is that energy flows through certain meridians, or pathways, in the body and corresponds to certain internal organs or body parts. The role of an acupuncturist is to assist in re-balancing that energy flow so the body can repair itself.
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