Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese art of healing and is probably, more than many years old. It involves applying needle to certain meridian points on the body to relive Illness. The human body has fourteen “meridians” that carry energy throughout the body. These meridians start at the fingertips, connect to the brain, and then connect to the organ associated with the specific meridian. Acupuncture deals with all the aspects of a person as a whole: body, emotions, mind, and spirit as one, not as separate parts. It relates muscular tension and balances the vital life force of the body. The human body performs all its internal and external functions by using prana (Qi), which circulates through out the body, including the path ways or meridians. Prana (Qi) is made up of two opposite but complimentary energies called yin and yang (-ve and +ve). Only when yin and yang energies are in perfect balance with in us do we have perfect physical and mental health. Any imbalance in these energies causes diseases. With the use of needles at a particular point, a therapist balances the energies, bringing back good health. It is believed that a needle at an Acupuncture point releases certain chemicals and neurotransmitters, which transmits the message to the brain to produce a beneficial effect. Widely accepted and used Acupuncture techniques have attracted researchers from leading institutes in Australia, Japan, USA, Hong Kong, Canada, etc. in India, the Council of Medical Research has Identified Acupuncture as an area of Medical Research. BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE a) The main objective of Acupuncture is to make us completely healthy on physical, mental and emotional levels. Acupuncture follows the holistic approach, dealing with the body, mind and soul as a whole. b) It is a safe, simple and effective method of treatment. If carried out by expert hands, it can give miraculous results c) The most acclaimed benefit of Acupuncture is relief from pain. It works as an instant painkiller. Use of Acupuncture has relieved many women from labor pains during delivery. d) It helps us restore internal balance of the body, blood pressure, body temperature and hormones e) Li helps us improve and strengthen the body’s immunity, which helps fight infections. This makes a person less vulnerable to diseases. f) It is known to be very effective entreating emotional imbalances, anxiety, insomnia and other disorders.