Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world. It has been practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years. Acupuncture is part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Acupuncture is a chinese medical practice of inserting fine needles at specific points on the body. Needles are then manipulated manually or by electrical stimulation using a variety of techniques to relieve pain and symptoms of various diseases. This process is believed to alter the body's energy flow into healthier patterns and unblock energy flow.