Acupressure is also called shiatsu; manual manipulation of the acupuncture points of the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. In other words, acupuncture without the needles.
 
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese health practice that involves puncturing the skin with hair-thin needles at particular locations, called acupuncture points, on the patient's body.
 
Electroacupuncture is a variation of traditional acupuncture treatment in which acupuncture or needle points are stimulated electrically.
 
Holistic describes therapies based on facts about the "whole person," including physical, spiritual and mental aspects.

Moxibustion is the use of dried herbs placed on top of acupuncture needles and burned.

Opiods are Synthetic or naturally occurring chemicals in the brain that may reduce pain and induce sleep.

Qi (chi) is the Chinese term for vital energy or life force.
 
Traditional Chinese medicine: An ancient system of medicine and health care that's based on the concept of Qi, or vital energy, that flows throughout the body. Components of traditional Chinese medicine include herbal and nutritional therapy, restorative physical exercises, meditation, acupuncture, acupressure and remedial massage.
 
Yang and Yin respectively are the Chinese concepts for positive and negative energies that influence how we feel. Acupuncture is said to be able to correct imbalances between yang and yin.