Phoenix is the capital city of the U.S. state of Arizona and county seat of Maricopa County. There are many Acupuncture clinics situated in this most populous city of the Arizona state. Along with all these Acupuncture clinics, Phoenix Institute of herbal medicine and acupuncture is also prevalent in this city. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy; this effective therapy has been used to cure many diseases for more 3000 years now. It is quite popular in China as well as all around the world. The term Acupuncture is formed by combination of two Latin words; 'Acus' means needle and 'pungere' means to prick. As name suggest, it some pointed object is inserted into some specific points on patients body. In ancient China fine metal needles made up of bronze, silver and even gold, were used for Acupuncture. In modern days, usually needles made up of stainless steel are used. Basis of any kind of Acupuncture therapy is a flow of energy that flow that flows from imaginary channels. On these imaginary channels called meridian, there are some stimulation points that are marked all over body, when needles are inserted or these points are stimulated in some way then it interrupts or stimulates the energy flow. All Acupuncture clinics in Phoenix offers acupuncture therapies effective in treatment against many different diseases. The most common treatments offered by these clinics are treatments on back pain or any kind of pain, respiratory disorders like common cold, sinus, bronchitis and asthma. Many clinics provide treatment on common diseases or disorders but some clinics provide special treatments; these clinics are providing special treatments for weight loss, or pain control. Phoenix even has specialty clinics for women. These clinics offer various therapies for complete maintenance of women's health in matters of pregnancy, post partum problems, menstrual irregularities. Fertility and infertility support, menopause, stress, digestive disorder, sleep disorder and many such problems that women face today that can be treated by using acupuncture. This ancient Chinese therapy is proven to restore balance and gives vitality to women. These clinics also have specially designed therapies to treat disorders like irregular menstrual flow, frequent miscarriage and painful menses. Acupuncture is not only effective against various disease or disorders but it even has various cosmetic applications. Some Acupuncture clinics in phoenix have specialized cosmetic treatment. The main common treatment offered by these clinics is for age control and treatment to reduce wrinkles. This cosmetic acupuncture is also known as Acupuncture face-lift. This Acupuncture facelift is a very powerful alternative to surgery because of great combination of relaxing environment and the ancient science. Acupuncture used to stimulate the facial muscle and bring more blood supply to the face. Some clinics offer Acupuncture therapy to help people quit smoking. Nicotine inhaled while smoking, inhaled into bloodstream, which occupies the brain endorphin receptor sites. Acupuncture stimulates the usual release of endorphin in our brain by redirecting the wait for its natural release mechanism, thus removing the craving and decreasing the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking. Phoenix Institute of herbal medicine and acupuncture is also situated in Phoenix. This institute educates and train student to be acupuncturist and herbalist; they teach art, science and philosophy of acupuncture, herbal and medicine.