It is a form of energy medicine where long thin needles are inserted to specific parts of the body to affect the energy flow.

It uses magnetic fields that energy may enter various points in the body.

It's medically used are for hypertension, toothache, and blood pressure control.

It views diseases as manifestations of an alteration in the processes by which the body naturally heals itself.

It is an alternative medicine which focuses on treating specific disorders through

massaging of the soles of the feet.

It uses hands instead of needles to apply pressure on certain points of the body.

It is used in addition to conventional medicine, not as a replacement.