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Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese practice of healing, is an alternative treatment whose popularity has grown exponentially since its initial introduction to the Western world in the 20th century. The treatment involves the insertion of thin needles into the skin in an effort to eliminate pain tension in the body. Although the treatment is commonly associated with Chinese medicine, similar methods have been practiced in several different ancient civilizations. In the medical treatises called the Papyrus Ebera in 1550 B.C., the Egyptians discussed 12 meridians that were similar to those discussed by the Chinese. The Arabs cauterized their ears with extremely hot metal probes. The Eskimos employed sharp stones to perform simple acupuncture. Cannibals in Brazil shot tiny arrows using blow pipes to the diseased parts of their bodies. The primitive tools of these civilizations were eventually replaced by the thin metal needles commonly seen today.[http://www.americanacupuncture.com/history.htm] | Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese practice of healing, is an alternative treatment whose popularity has grown exponentially since its initial introduction to the Western world in the 20th century. The treatment involves the insertion of thin needles into the skin in an effort to eliminate pain tension in the body. Although the treatment is commonly associated with Chinese medicine, similar methods have been practiced in several different ancient civilizations. In the medical treatises called the Papyrus Ebera in 1550 B.C., the Egyptians discussed 12 meridians that were similar to those discussed by the Chinese. The Arabs cauterized their ears with extremely hot metal probes. The Eskimos employed sharp stones to perform simple acupuncture. Cannibals in Brazil shot tiny arrows using blow pipes to the diseased parts of their bodies. The primitive tools of these civilizations were eventually replaced by the thin metal needles commonly seen today.[http://www.americanacupuncture.com/history.htm] | ||
