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 The invisible vital life energy that flows through every living thing. Yin and
yang are components of chi this energy is thought to move through the body
along pathways called meridians (channels), each of which is linked to a specific
organ. There are 12 regular meridians running up and down the body in pairs
(six on the left and six on the right). They are mostly named after the main
internal organs through which they pass.

 Six are primarily yin, associated with "solid" yin organs, such as the liver, six
are yang, linked to "hollow" yang organs, such as the stomach

 Two more meridians, the Conception and Governing vessels, provide control of
the 12 other meridians.

 If the flow of energy is balanced, evenly circulating around the body, the
individual enjoys good health.

 If something interrupts this flow, disruption on a meridian can create illness
 At any point along it. Various problems, including pain, can result; for example,

a disorder in the Stomach meridian (passing through the upper gums) could
cause a toothache.
 There are 365 acupoints along the meridians at which chi is concentrated and
can enter and leave the body. It is possible to affect the circulation of chi at these
points. Acupuncture is used to restore proper energy flow by inserting needles to
stimulate or suppress the flow, and, as a result, bring about good health. Chinese
medical theory holds that acupuncture works by normalizing the free flow of qi
("vital energy"), blood and body fluids throughout the body. e.g.
 Pain or illnesses are treated by attempting to remedy local or systemic
accumulations or deficiencies. Pain is considered to indicate blockage or
stagnation of the flow of qi, blood and/or fluids, and an axiom of the medical
literature of acupuncture is "no pain, no blockage; no blockage, no pain". The
delicate balance between qi and blood is of primary concern in Chinese medical
theory, hence the axiom blood is the mother of qi, and qi is the commander of

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