Reasoning Acupuncture originated in China at least 2,000 years ago but is widely used in other East Asian countries. Before the early part of the twentieth century, acupuncture needles were large and inserted deeply at the site of the problem. Today they use smaller, fine needles which are inserted at strategic points in the body. These points give access to 14 channels that connect the bodily organs, called meridians. It is believed by some that a natural energy called Qi flows freely through the meridians of a healthy person. Qi consists of two opposite forces, Yin and Yang. When a person is ill, the Yin and Yang are out of balance, or the Qi is blocked. The aim of acupuncture is to restore this balance and thus harmony and health in the patient. Acupuncture is an invasive technique, so there are risks in its use – of harm to bodily organs from incorrect positioning of needles, or from infection. Although there is evidence that acupuncture can give some pain relief, its treatment of other diseases is not proven and you would be better off visiting a conventional doctor.

234. Acupuncture has been used in Europe since the early 18^th century

	(a) True
	(b) False
	(c) Cannot say
	(d)

235. Today acupuncturists use large needles inserted at the site of the problem

	(a) True
	(b) False
	(c) Cannot say
	(d)

236. Acupuncturists believe that a natural energy called Qi flows through channels in our bodies called meridians

	(a) True
	(b) False
	(c) Cannot say
	(d)

237. The only risk associated with acupuncture is infection from needles

	(a) True
	(b) False
	(c) Cannot say
	(d)

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