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I. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEM

                   1. Acupuncture

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Definition of Terms:

Acupuncture: (from Latin, acus (needle) and punctura

(to puncture) is a form of alternative medicine and a

key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine

(TCM). It is insertion of very fine needles sometimes

in conjunction with electrical stimulus on the body's

surfaces in order to stimulate the flow of blood (and vital energy - Qi) - theoretically,

in order to rebalance bodily disharmonies.                         Yin      Yang
Yin and Yang:                                                      Dark     Light

Yin and Yang are symbols represent perfect balance. In             Matter    Spirit
 traditional Chinese medicine the concept used to describe          Earth     Sky
 various opposing physical forces in nature & the body. such as    Female    Male
 hot & cold or active & passive. Each body organ is associated     Passive  Active
 with either Yin or yang characteristics. good health is believed   Tiger   Dragon
 to require a balance of Yin or yang throughout body.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang).

Qi or chi (life-energy):Qi literally translates as "breath", "air", "life force", or "energy
flow". Qi or Chi is the basic life energy, it consists of all essential life activities which
include the spiritual, emotional, mental & physical aspect of life.

Meridian System: The meridian system also called channel network is an invisible
channel that run throughout the body and transport life energy "chi or qi".

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