Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a number of ailments and illnesses.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines acupuncture as a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body, often by inserting thin needles through the skin.

The NIH notes that acupuncture is generally considered safe when performed by an experienced, well-trained practitioner who uses sterile needles. For that reason, the NIH cautions that improperly performed acupuncture may cause serious side effects.

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