Acupuncture is an ancient form of medicine, which was first used in China some 3000 years ago.

It is regarded as a complete system of medicine, and used to treat a wide variety of conditions, as well as restoring health and general well-being in individuals.

Traditional theory is that there are Meridian Lines running throughout the body. The Chinese believed that, in a healthy person, energy runs along these lines without hindrance.

When a person becomes unwell, the channels become blocked, and the energy is unable to flow freely.

This produces a feeling of malaise and lethargy. Acupuncture needles are inserted into points along these lines, and are stimulated at intervals until the energy begins to flow again.