Acupuncture also finds its origin in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is considered one of the oldest medical techniques. According to TCM, three things influence Qi (the life energy in the body) and the autonomous balance: meditation, nutrition, and acupuncture. Depending on the complaints, very thin needles are inserted into so-called acupuncture points in the body during an acupuncture treatment. The needle prick stimulates the restoration of the balance of life energy in the body (Qi), according to TCM. At the same time, several studies demonstrate the effectiveness of acupuncture for postoperative pain, and there are numerous indications that it is effective for nausea during chemotherapy. There is still no comprehensive scientific explanation for the efficacy of acupuncture, but it is scientifically supported. In 1978, the WHO (World Health Organization) published a report in which it recognized acupuncture as an effective medical practice.