In China traditional and western medicine are used side-by-side. Many studies demonstrate the effectiveness of acupuncture, particularly for muscular pain relief. Although the effectiveness of herbal treatments is less well clinically tested in the west, many tests have been carried out in China. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have passed the ‘test of time’, maintaining their popularity for over 2000 years. Di Juan Liu has over 25 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine practice.