Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine having a Chinese origin. In this method, the practitioner inserts thin needles into the body of the patient.   This pseudoscience is quite popular in China and is a key component of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). There is a diverse range of acupuncture theories based on different ideologies. The techniques used by the practitioners vary from region to region and cannot be generalized as such. It is most often used for pain relief, though it is also used for a wide range…