While we witness remarkable strides in science, technology, and modern Western medicine, the prevalence of diseases such as cancer, cardio, diabetes, hypertension, and more continues to rise. Western medicine, with its standard guidelines, faces limitations in early diagnosis and treatment, as well as in preventing these life-threatening conditions. Early diagnosis/ treatments are the key to fighting these life threatening diseases.

In 1998, NIH established The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) as a reaction to the increasing public demand for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), later on, the name shifted to The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). This change reflects a broader approach that seeks to integrate evidence-based CAM therapies with conventional medical practices to optimize patient care.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture, plays a vital role in the realm of alternative, complementary, and integrative medicines. It excels in early intervention and prevention, addressing the roots and causes of diseases more comprehensively than Western medicine in specific fields.

In 2003, the WHO recognized 28 diseases, symptoms, or conditions for which acupuncture has been proven effective.