Insertion of stainless steel needles into the skin at specific points on the body called points to affect the flow of qi (energy) through body channels or meridians
Acupressure
Ancient healing method that uses a finger to find key points (trigger points) on the surface of the body to promote the flow of qi energy and to stimulate the body's own immune system
Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins and the body's immune system, affording protection against disease
It was found out that acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins
1980s
China organized an international conference on traditional medicine and pharmacology, which was followed by participants signing the Beijing Declaration
1991
There are now a number of international academic-level collaborations in the field of traditional Chinese medicine
PITAHC conducted its 15th Traditional and Alternative Health Care (TAHC) Congress in collaboration with the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), partnering for the 20th World Congress of Chinese Medicine (WCCM)