Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world. As part of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is based on the concept that disease results from disruption in the flow of qi, an imbalance in the forces of yin and yang. Practices such as herbs, meditation, massage, and acupuncture seek to aid healing by restoring the yin-yang balance and the flow of qi. Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points on the body by a variety of techniques. It is intended to remove blockages in the flow of qi and restore and maintain health.