Electro-acupuncture (IMAGE) Nanyang Technological University Caption In electro-acupuncture – a variation of acupuncture – needles are inserted into various points on the body, called acupoints. A gentle pulsating electrical current is applied to selected acupuncture needles as a means of stimulating the acupoints. In TCM, this stimulation triggers the body’s natural healing abilities. Credit NTU Singapore Usage Restrictions Use with credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.